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We work with colleagues across the voluntary sector to ensure the impact of regulation on the sector is fully considered and understood.   

Effective regulations protect public trust in voluntary organisations, but changes to the rules that affect the sector should be proportionate and fit for purpose.   

We monitor and respond to any change that will influence the sector’s operating environment and focus on new rules that might risk the financial, operational, and reputational resilience of Scotland’s voluntary sector.  

We work with colleagues in the voluntary sector, government, parliament, and other decision-makers to understand what legal and regulatory changes mean for different parts of the sector.    

Working across areas such as charity law, freedom of information, defamation, and business and water rates, we look to ensure that the impacts of regulation on the sector are reflected upon and shape decision-making.      

Jason Henderson leads our policy work in this area. Contact: jason.henderson@scvo.scot  

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To bank or not to bank, that’s the reality for some voluntary sector organisations
Kyrstie Brown Kyrstie Brown
13 March 2023
The Charities Bill has been introduced – help shape SCVO’s response
Jason Henderson Jason Henderson
17 January 2023
Finding some glimmers of hope from 2022 – SCVO policy & public affairs
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
22 December 2022
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SCVO response to Access to Information Rights consultation (Scottish Government)
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
13 March 2023
SCVO response to FoI Reform Bill consultation (Katy Clark MSP)
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
13 March 2023
SCVO response to the Social Justice & Social Security Committee: Charities (Regulation & Administration) (Scotland) Bill
Jason Henderson Jason Henderson
7 February 2023
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Clear, confident and connected: An enhanced system of charity fundraising regulation for Scotland
Jordan Ogg Jordan Ogg
29 June 2016
Designing the Self-Regulation of Fundraising in Scotland – Summit report
Jordan Ogg Jordan Ogg
16 December 2015
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Find out more

© 2023. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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