Strengthening Scottish Charity Law Survey

Closed 19 Feb 2021

Opened 21 Dec 2020

Contact

PSRTSUSupport@gov.scot

Feedback updated 22 Jun 2021

We asked

Following on from a previous consultation in 2019 we asked specific questions on how proposals put forward by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) about improvements to charity regulation in Scotland could be implemented.

The proposals broadly focus on changes to charity law that would increase transparency and accountability in charities and enhance regulatory powers for OSCR. The aim being to maintain public trust and confidence in charities and OSCR.

You said

We received 100 responses to the survey from a range of individuals, charitable organisations and others with an interest in charity law. 

The majority of respondents showed continuing support for the proposals in the survey and ways in which they could be achieved.

We did

We have published the responses that gave permission and an analysis report of the survey responses: Analysis Of Responses To Engagement On Strengthening Scottish Charity Law - gov.scot (www.gov.scot).

We will continue to work with OSCR to establish the practical implications of the proposals on the organisation and publish the next steps before the end of the year.

Published responses

View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.

Overview

This engagement follows on from a previous consultation in 2019 which sought views on potential improvements to the statutory charity regulation framework in Scotland. The consultation looked at proposals put forward by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

The proposals broadly focus on improvements to charity law that would increase transparency and accountability in order to maintain public trust and confidence in charities and OSCR.

We are restarting engagement with the charity sector to develop and refine the proposals consulted on in 2019. This will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to help Scottish Government formulate a position on the way forward with charity law.

Why we are engaging

We want to hear from people working in and with the charity sector, members of the public, and anyone with an interest in charity law.

The majority of respondents supported the proposals in the 2019 consultation, however the analysis report made clear that more policy development work and stakeholder engagement was required before we could bring forward any legislative changes.

This engagement will build on the previous consultation responses and will assist the Scottish Government in deciding the next steps for charity law.

 

What happens next

The feedback from this engagement will build on the previous consultation responses and will assist the Scottish Government in deciding the next steps for Scottish Charity Law.

Interests

  • Communities and Third Sector