UK200 Charities Group report on the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 The largest change facing charities in Scotland for 400 years has occurred with the introduction of The Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 which established a new Regulator for the Scottish charity sector – The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator OSCR. UK200 Charities Group has detailed the regulations in a new easy to understand guide of the key changes to the Scottish legal structure, the accounting framework, the way charities and trustees will need to report their activities in the future and legal requirements for Cross-Border charities. UK200 Charities Group of accountants and business advisors want to help trustees discharge their responsibilities properly and for charities to understand the complexities of the Scottish legislation by working closely with OSCR and The Charity Commission on the SORP 2005. Thus avoiding the pitfalls for many charities identified in the series of high profile fraudulent fundraising scandals in Scotland. Charities can rely on quality sector specialist support services from our members including audits and independent examinations, VAT, Gift Aid procedures and investments. To request a hard copy or pdf of the report please contact admin@uk200group.co.uk. |
