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<p>In recent years we have made a significant investment in the development of public
service mutuals. We delivered a number of targeted support programmes, such as the
Government’s Mutual Support Programme 2. We have also commissioned external research
projects on Mutuals, the findings of which will be published shortly.</p><p> </p><p>We
have published tools and resources which replicate a number of the technical and legal
consultancy services provided through the Government’s Mutual Support Programme 2.
These will enable organisations and departments to explore mutualisation independently,
where it aligns with their public service reform agendas.</p><p> </p><p>These targeted
programmes were always intended to be time limited and came to an end as of March
2020, and at this time the Mutuals Team, which led these programmes, was also disbanded.
While we no longer have a team focused specifically on mutuals, we continue to be
supportive of this model and will maintain an interest as part of our wider social
enterprise agenda.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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