Scottish Government

Draft Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Bill
Consultation Paper

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Contents

Foreword
1. Introduction and how to respond
2. A vision of a flourishing charities sector
3. Key issues for the reform of Scottish charity law - A summary of our thinking and proposals in the draft Bill
3.1 Definition of charity
3.2 Establishing a statutory charities regulator in Scotland
3.3 How charities should be governed
3.4 Powers to deal with wrong-doing in charities
3.5 Regulating charity fundraising
3.6 Improving the operating environment for charities
3.7 Transitional arrangements for existing charities
4. Conclusion
5. Impact of proposed reforms
5.1 Draft regulatory impact assessment
5.2 Cost assumptions related to key Bill sections
6. Equalities considerations
7. Glossary of terms
8. The Scottish Executive Consultation Process
9. Summary of pre-Bill consultation activity