[F130ARemoval from Register where charity no longer has connection to ScotlandS
(1)This section applies where, as a result of inquiries under section 28, OSCR considers that it would not be appropriate for it to continue to regulate a charity because the charity has no or negligible connection to Scotland.
(2)OSCR must direct the charity to take, within such period as may be specified in the direction, such steps (specified in the direction) as OSCR considers necessary for the purposes of establishing a connection to Scotland which is more than negligible.
(3)The power of OSCR to give a direction under subsection (2) includes the power to—
(a)vary the direction, but only by—
(i)extending the time period specified in the direction, or
(ii)removing steps which the charity is required to take, or
(b)revoke the direction.
(4)OSCR must, if a charity fails to comply with a direction under subsection (2), remove the charity from the Register.
(5)For the purpose of subsection (1), in considering, in all the circumstances, what connection (if any) the charity has to Scotland, OSCR must have regard to the following factors—
(a)whether the charity has a principal office in Scotland,
(b)whether the charity occupies any land or premises in Scotland,
(c)whether the charity carries out activities in any office, shop or similar premises in Scotland,
(d)whether the charity is established under the law of Scotland,
(e)whether any of the charity trustees of the charity are resident in Scotland,
(f)any other relevant factor.
(6)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify this section to make provision about the factors which are or are not relevant for the purpose of subsection (1).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 30A inserted (1.4.2024) by Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 (asp 5), ss. 18(4), 21(2); S.S.I. 2024/63, reg. 2(1), sch. Pt. 1 (with reg. 5)