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We have published our first Legal and Regulatory Update of 2026, which is now available to read online. Read the Legal and Regulatory Update – February 2026 This edition highlights a […]
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Specialist charity law advice to help you decide. Many Community Interest Companies (CICs) in Scotland are now reconsidering whether their current structure is still the best fit for their long‑term […]
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Sarah Brown Charity Law WS and Rathbones Investment Management are delighted to bring this joint event to Perth. Bringing together expert speakers to address the challenges charities face today—and help […]
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On 30 June 2025, a significant legislative development came into force in Scotland with the introduction of the Record of Charity Mergers, maintained by the Office of the Scottish Charity […]
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We are currently offering a combined governing document review and trustee training package to support Scottish charities. This offer includes a review of the charity’s governing document alongside a bespoke […]
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Last updated 11th June 2025 From 30th June 2025 charities should start submitting their charity trustee information to the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can read OSCR’s announcement here: OSCR | Mark your calendar: […]
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In the coming weeks OSCR will be asking charities to submit details for each of their charity trustees. To help charities prepare for this, and the other important changes that […]
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The Scottish Government’s recent announcement that it will introduce regulations to raise the audit income threshold for Scottish charities from £500,000 to £1,000,000 later this year is undoubtedly beneficial and […]
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New Identity Verification Rules for Directors and Company Officers Significant changes are coming this year regarding the verification of the identity of directors, company secretaries, persons with significant control (PSCs), […]
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As a professional adviser to the Scottish charity sector, I have been contemplating the necessary governance safeguards organisations need to adopt to effectively harness Artificial Intelligence (AI). The increasing integration […]
