No smokescreen
Most of our money is indeed spent on people working to improve health in Scotland. Our offices are rather plain, we travel by standard-class public transport and we do not woo MPs with lavish, expenses-paid jollies (as the tobacco industry does).
As it happens, Ash Scotland recently underwent an independent review by an external business consultancy, as part of our funding arrangements.
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Hide AdThe researchers praised the organisation for its “strong vision”, “working effectively with a wide range of partners and alliances”, “strong governance” and “effective decision-making processes”. They concluded that our work is both effective and good value for money. The full report is on the front page of our website, for anyone who wishes to read it.
Sheila Duffy
Chief Executive Ash Scotland
Edinburgh