I can’t find the ordinal thread..was it Did anyone else get anywhere?
Here is the reply I got having used their form. I have written back to ask what they are for and what they do and their relationship to Stonewall...
I write with reference to your Charity Concern Form which was received on 11th May 2021 regarding the above charity.
When we receive a concern about a charity, we assess it in line with our Concerns and Inquiries guidance, a copy of which is attached. The guidance sets out the matters that OSCR can and can’t deal with, and explains how we assess concerns to decide if we can take them forward. When we are able to take matters forward we do so in the public interest, that means we don’t act on behalf of an individual to try and resolve their individual concern.
It is important to understand that charities are independent legal organisations. It is the charity trustees who are legally responsible for how the charity is run and the decisions taken. OSCR’s role is to make sure that charities comply with the requirements of Scottish charity law, and that charity trustees run charities in line with their legal duties.
In asking us to consider your concern, you accept the way in which we work and our authority to come to a final decision in the matter. You do not have a right of appeal under charity law about our decision.
Our assessment
We are unable to take forward your concerns because there are insufficient regulatory grounds for us to do so. OSCR has considered your concerns by way of our Risk Assessment process and in line with our published guidance. Having made our assessment we are of the view that the charity trustees have not breached their duties
Charities are responsible for the decisions that they make and for the services that they provide. Any concerns relating to decisions made or the delivery of services need to be highlighted to the charity in the first instance. In these circumstances we would expect you to formally submit your concerns directly, in writing to the board of trustees. The board of trustees have a collective responsibility for the running of the charity - they are the people who are legally in overall management and control of the charity. You can contact the board of trustees at the following address: