Evidence library

The Scottish Executive intends to introduce a new bill to regulate charities operating in Scotland. This bill is, currently, in draft form and has been the subject of extensive public consultation with interested parties. The Executive?s normal consultation process tends to elicit responses and views from those involved in the sector. This project was therefore intended to seek the viewpoint of the "general public" i.e. those not directly working or involved in charities. This report contains the results of a series of focus group discussions held throughout Scotland in August 2004.