Date received: 24 July 2023
Date responded: 21 August 2023
Information Requested:
Request: Public relations and communications
1. For the years 2022-2023 how much was spent on external companies to handle public relations and communications?
Please provide:
• The total cost 2022-2023 financial year.
• The amount of money paid to each firm (including VAT)
2. For the years 2022-2023, how much was spent social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
Redress Scotland’s Response:
1. For the years 2022-2023 how much was spent on external companies to handle public relations and communications? – The total cost spent on external companies to handle public relations and communications in 2022-2023 financial year was £72,191. There was also senior manager communications training which led to a £2,400 spend.
– The full amount detailed previously was made to Charlotte Street Partners.
2. For the years 2022-2023, how much was spent social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) There has been no paid advertisement on social media, and therefore no associated spend.