Scottish charity regulator sets out ‘vision’ for the next three years

03 Aug 2020 News

OSCR

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has outlined a vision for a “trusted and respected” sector as part of its new corporate plan.

OSCR is the independent regulator and registrar for Scotland’s 24,900 charities. It is funded by an annual budget of just over £3.3m, which it receives from the Scottish government. 

The Corporate Plan 2020-23 sets out the strategic direction of the regulator for “a trusted and respected Scottish charity sector which positively contributes to society”.

Its strategic outcomes include the public having confidence in charities, charities being well run and thriving, charities being at the heart of a vibrant and sustainable Scotland, and ensuring that OSCR is a highly effective organisation. 

Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the plan “will be implemented with some flexibility”. OSCR has said it will reflect on “how our actions and priorities may require to change in response to the pandemic”.

Maureen Mallon, chief executive of OSCR, said: “I am delighted to share our new Corporate Plan. Charities have shown time and time again that they are essential to a flourishing society in Scotland, and it is vital for public trust and confidence that the sector operates to the very highest standards.

“‘In the plan, you will see that we have used the knowledge gained as regulator to update our strategic direction and vision to better reflect how we can meet the expectations of the public, sector organisations and charities themselves.

“We look forward to sharing updates on our progress as the plan progresses, and we will continue to review its content to ensure its relevance as time goes on.”

The plan states that the regulator is committed to reporting on its progress towards achieving the strategic objectives “in a transparent and timely manner”. 

It will also increase its focus on supporting charity trustees and using its data and intelligence on the charity sector to “proactively seek to improve the understanding of Scotland’s charity sector locally, nationally and internationally”.

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