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Giving Givers Peace
of Mind.
New laws
designed to reassure charity donors have been passed by the Scottish
Parliament this week.
 New
laws designed to reassure charity donors have been passed by the Scottish
Parliament this week. Labour’s Allan Wilson MSP has backed the new
regulations, which he believes will help build a stronger charity sector in
Scotland.
The new measures passed by the Parliament include:
The creation of a new Scottish definition of charity based on the principle
of public benefit.
An enhanced range of powers for the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
(OSCR) which will gain responsibility for granting charitable status and
maintaining a statutory register of all charities operating in Scotland.
Provisions that will ensure better regulation of fundraising activities.
Welcoming the passing of the legislation Allan Wilson MSP said:
“Charities play a vital role in our communities and this new legislation
will help them go from strength to strength.
Scots have a proud record of supporting charities. In comparison with the
rest of the UK people in Scotland volunteer more and are extremely generous
when giving to charities.”
“However, it is clear that the actions of a tiny minority of fraudulent
charities have dented public confidence. I believe that these new laws will
help rebuild that confidence, giving people peace of mind. The Bill will
create a modern framework for charity regulation in Scotland; it will
provide new regulations for fundraising; and ensure that public collections
are more effectively monitored.”
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