Two new changes to charity law contained in the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 came into effect on 1 October 2024. These changes relate to a charity’s connection to Scotland and a public Record of Removed Persons.
OSCR’s website now has a publicly searchable record of people removed from being concerned in the management and control of a charity. The individuals in this record have been disqualified from serving as charity trustees in Scotland by the Court of Session unless they have a waiver of disqualification. They must not be appointed as, or serve as, charity trustees.
Additionally, charities on the Scottish Charity Register must now be able to demonstrate a connection to Scotland when conducting their activities.
