A Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations led review into fundraising in Scotland has been launched

A Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) led review into fundraising in Scotland has been launched.

Undertaken by a group of third sector representatives, the review will include a survey of the public, charities and fundraisers.

The Scottish Government has asked the sector to look into fundraising practice in Scotland following a series of scandals, including allegations that 92-year-old poppy seller Olive Cooke was hounded by charity direct mail and phone calls before her death this year.

SCVO’s review will consider whether self-regulation of fundraising is working in Scotland and will report back by the end of August.

John Downie, SCVO’s director of public affairs, said: “Our survey gives people a rare opportunity to share their views on an issue that is hugely important to the third sector in Scotland.

“I would encourage everyone with an interest to take part – charity staff, fundraisers and the general public - so that we can gain a wide ranging and well-rounded overview of public charity fundraising in Scotland.”

To find out more and complete the survey, click here.