A Scottish charity says many areas of Scotland are not receiving support from the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation argues the issue stems from what it describes as a “dysfunctional dynamic” between the UK and Scottish governments. In its assessment, the charity says the programme’s support is not reaching intended local areas, leaving gaps in assistance that other regions are able to access. The reports cite the charity’s view that the interaction between the different levels of government affects how funding and support are delivered across Scotland. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s comments focus on the lack of uptake or access to the programme rather than on individual project decisions. Both outlets report the same core claim: Scotland’s areas are missing out on support from the Pride in Place Programme, and the charity attributes this to problems in coordination or alignment between the UK Government and the Scottish Government. The coverage reflects the charity’s stance and does not indicate whether the UK or Scottish governments dispute the conclusion.