The effectiveness of the self-regulation of fundraising in Scotland: an informal review
The purpose of this informal review was to identify whether the Scottish public, Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament can have confidence that the current system of charity fundraising self-regulation is working and if not recommend how it can be strengthened in Scotland. The SCVO review highlights that: ? A change of culture is needed within fundraising ? Greater transparency is required in fundraising, and charities generally ? Charities are not in control of fundraising self-regulation ? Trustees are not sufficiently exercising their governance role in relation to fundraising ? The poor awareness of the regulatory system means a structural change is required ? Better enforcement, with more meaningful sanctions, is required ? There appears to be a strong interest in a Scottish regulatory framework ? The views of the public and donors are not sufficiently represented
