Introduction
2. The consultation paper was published on 20 September 2005 with a deadline for responses by 13 December 2005. The consultation paper set out the Scottish Executive's proposals for regulations under section 15 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 on references to charitable status in documents. The proposed regulations are intended to help maintain public confidence in the sector by providing a transparent regime without placing undue burdens on charities.
3. This Report consists of two main parts. The first part provides a summary and analysis of the written responses received by the Scottish Executive to the public consultation on the proposals for the regulations on references to charitable status in documents. The second part contains an outline of the next steps and the main changes the Executive plans to make to its proposals following the consultation.