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Draft Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Bill Consultation: CONSULTATION REPORT
Acknowledgements
- The Scottish Executive would like to thank all those who took time to respond to the consultation on the Draft Charity and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Bill, and all those who attended the road show events, which the Scottish Executive held during the consultation period. Thanks also go to the Charity Bill Reference Group and all those who were involved in the specialist meetings for their assistance in developing the proposals in the draft Bill.
Introduction
- This report consists of two main parts. This first part provides a summary and analysis of the written responses received by the Scottish Executive to the public consultation on the Draft Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Bill. The second part contains a summary of the actions and changes made by the Scottish Executive following the consultation . The draft Bill and accompanying consultation paper were published on 2 June 2004. The deadline for responses was 25 August 2004.
- The consultation paper and draft Bill showed how the Scottish Executive plans to improve and strengthen the regulation of charities operating in Scotland in a way that builds on the value that charities bring to Scottish society, and recognises their independence from government.
- Scotland's 20 000 charities play a vital role in daily life in Scotland. Without charities' knowledge, skill and expertise, Scotland would be much the poorer. The Scottish Executive is committed to supporting and valuing charities and the wider voluntary sector, while respecting the independence of these organisations. Our aim in reforming charity law is to provide a robust, effective and proportionate regulatory system for Scottish charities, which will secure the widespread support and confidence of both the public and the charities sector.
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