This briefing note has been developed collaboratively by the Scottish Government, Improvement Service and PB Partners. Many thanks also go to members of the PB Working Group for their contribution:

Fiona Garven, Scottish Community Development Centre

Angus Hardie, Scottish Community Alliance

Dr Oliver Escobar, University of Edinburgh

Martin Johnstone, Church of Scotland’s Church and Society Council

Felix Spittal, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations