Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 23 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) regarding the publication of guidance equivalent to the Charity Commission for England and Wales’ publication, How charities can respond to the current hostile environment.
We have held recent discussions with OSCR regarding concerns from stakeholders in the third sector about incidents of hostility that charity staff and volunteers have faced.
As OSCR is independent of government, it is for them to develop any guidance it feels would be appropriate for charities operating in Scotland. We are happy to work with OSCR and other partners on this matter.