Shona Robison

Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison appeared before Holyrood’s social justice and social security this morning to give evidence on the Charities (Regulation and Administration) Bill.

Speaking ahead of the committee meeting, Ms Robison said: “The charity sector plays a major role for our country and society. They are widely supported by the public and trust in them and what they deliver is high and we want to keep it that way.

“Current charity law is now over 17 years old and the charity sector has changed significantly in that time. That is why we are aiming to strengthen, modernise and improve charity regulation through updating the 2005 legislation.

“I am pleased that charities have voiced their support for this bill and its principles which will increase transparency of charities and extend OSCR’s enforcement powers.

“Scotland’s charities raise more than £13 billion of income each year so it’s important that how they are regulated remains fit for purpose.”