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<p>The aim of the Advice Services Transition Fund (ASTF) was to support the sector
to be able to respond with confidence to the challenges presented by the changing
funding environment.</p><p>The Fund was always intended to support time limited transformational
activity. Cabinet Office is not in a position to commit longer-term funding to support
the core-running costs of advice services. However, the fund has supported organisations
to transition to more collaborative working. We will also be working with the Big
Lottery Fund to ensure that learning is identified and shared across the advice services
sector. This work aligns with recommendations outlined in the Low Commission report.</p>
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