The third sector is an increasingly important partner in the integration programme with services (including statutory services), commissioned from the sector and accounting for a greater proportion of service provision each year. 34% of the social care workforce work in the third sector compared to 22% in the statutory sector, and 44% in the private sector. (Source: Scottish Government 2022) At the same time, it is important to acknowledge that the introduction of voting rights for stakeholder representatives does not come without risks.