Written Question · S6W-17450 · Session 6
How much funding it provided to each third sector organisation and network involved in any aspect of substance misuse, either to support in…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it provided to each third sector organisation and network involved in any aspect of substance misuse, either to support individuals or to support organisations or research, in (a) 2021-22 and (b) 2022-23, and how much it will provide in (i) 2023-24, (ii) 2024-25 and (iii) 2025-26, and what the (A) rational and (B) evidence base was or is for each of its allocation decisions.
The answer
The Scottish Government funds for drug and alcohol programmes and services through a range of channels.In 2021-22 the total annual budget for drugs and alcohol was around £140 million, increasing slightly in 2022-23 to £141.9 million.The 23-24 budget for alcohol and drugs is £155.5m. This budget is inclusive of baseline funding of £56.5m and the alcohol and drugs budget of £99m.
Alcohol and Drug Partnerships.Core Funded Organisations (CFOs)Other third sector organisationsDistributed via the Corra Foundation to third sector and grass roots organisationsResearch networks or organisations
In addition, further funding is provided to organisations involved in ‘any aspect of substance misuse’ through other parts of government including research funded through the chief scientists office.
Two thirds of the alcohol and drugs budget is distributed through alcohol and drug partnerships and many of the projects and organisations we support at the national level also work in both alcohol and drugs, therefore it is not possible to disaggregate funding allocated specifically for drug services rather than drug and alcohol services.
Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) are responsible for commissioning and developing local strategies for tackling problem alcohol and drug use and promoting recovery, based on an assessment of local needs. This funding is delivered via local NHS Boards to both statutory and third sector providers.
Data on how ADP funding is distributed is not held centrally. Financial accounts are published annually by Health Boards and Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADPs) and accessible via each area's website.
Five organisations (SFAD, SDF, Crew, SRC, With You) receive core funding from Scottish government to deliver a wide range of activity and support. In addition, a range of other organisations receive funding for specific programmes of activity.
Funding for third sector and grass roots organisations is primarily distributed via dedicated funds managed by the Corra Foundation on behalf of the Scottish Government. Details of how funding was allocated by the Corra Foundation can be found in their published annual grants released at Publications
- Corra
A summary of our direct financial support for third sector organisations is detailed below.
Table 1: Direct Scottish government funding for third sector organisations 2021-22 and 2022-23
Financial Year
Allocation (m)
Description
2021-22
3.7
Core Funded Organisations
3.7
Third Sector
16.2
Corra Foundation
0.8
Research networks or organisations
2022-23
3.2
Core Funded Organisations
5.8
Third Sector
13
Corra Foundation
0.5
Research networks or organisations
Funding decisions and actions align to the National Mission Plan and Outcomes Framework which was published in August 2022.
The Drug Deaths Taskforce provided evidence based recommendations throughout and final report was published in July 2022 and reflects the evidence base for funding awarded in 2021-22 and 2022-23.
All funding has been subject to Scottish Government’s robust grant management process, outlined in the Scottish Public Finance Manual. The Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) provides guidance on the proper handling and reporting of public funds, including all NHS Boards.
The plan includes multiyear commitments and while Scottish Government budgets are set on an annual basis we are committed to supporting this programme of work and will review the timing of this spend over future years. Forecast funding detailed below is based on multiyear projects that have been subject to the grant management process.
Table 2: Direct Scottish government funding for third sector organisations
forecast for 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26
Financial Year
Allocation (m)
Description
2023-24
3.7
Core Funded Organisations
10.2
Alcohol and Drug Partnerships.Core Funded Organisations (CFOs)Other third sector organisationsDistributed via the Corra Foundation to third sector and grass roots organisationsResearch networks or organisations
In addition, further funding is provided to organisations involved in ‘any aspect of substance misuse’ through other parts of government including research funded through the chief scientists office.
Two thirds of the alcohol and drugs budget is distributed through alcohol and drug partnerships and many of the projects and organisations we support at the national level also work in both alcohol and drugs, therefore it is not possible to disaggregate funding allocated specifically for drug services rather than drug and alcohol services.
Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) are responsible for commissioning and developing local strategies for tackling problem alcohol and drug use and promoting recovery, based on an assessment of local needs. This funding is delivered via local NHS Boards to both statutory and third sector providers.
Data on how ADP funding is distributed is not held centrally. Financial accounts are published annually by Health Boards and Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADPs) and accessible via each area's website.
Five organisations (SFAD, SDF, Crew, SRC, With You) receive core funding from Scottish government to deliver a wide range of activity and support. In addition, a range of other organisations receive funding for specific programmes of activity.
Funding for third sector and grass roots organisations is primarily distributed via dedicated funds managed by the Corra Foundation on behalf of the Scottish Government. Details of how funding was allocated by the Corra Foundation can be found in their published annual grants released at Publications
- Corra
A summary of our direct financial support for third sector organisations is detailed below.
Table 1: Direct Scottish government funding for third sector organisations 2021-22 and 2022-23
Financial Year
Allocation (m)
Description
2021-22
3.7
Core Funded Organisations
3.7
Third Sector
16.2
Corra Foundation
0.8
Research networks or organisations
2022-23
3.2
Core Funded Organisations
5.8
Third Sector
13
Corra Foundation
0.5
Research networks or organisations
Funding decisions and actions align to the National Mission Plan and Outcomes Framework which was published in August 2022.
The Drug Deaths Taskforce provided evidence based recommendations throughout and final report was published in July 2022 and reflects the evidence base for funding awarded in 2021-22 and 2022-23.
All funding has been subject to Scottish Government’s robust grant management process, outlined in the Scottish Public Finance Manual. The Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) provides guidance on the proper handling and reporting of public funds, including all NHS Boards.
The plan includes multiyear commitments and while Scottish Government budgets are set on an annual basis we are committed to supporting this programme of work and will review the timing of this spend over future years. Forecast funding detailed below is based on multiyear projects that have been subject to the grant management process.
Table 2: Direct Scottish government funding for third sector organisations
forecast for 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26
Financial Year
Allocation (m)
Description
2023-24
3.7
Core Funded Organisations
10.2
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S6W-17450 by reference.