Nowhere in either draft is there reference to recreation as a charitable purpose as defined under the Act. Although there is provision for purposes under existing charity law to be covered, or those "reasonably regarded as analogous", this is a surprising omission that could be detrimental to a wide variety of recreational and play groups seeking charitable status.
The preamble to the Recreational Charities Act says it is: "An Act to declare charitable under the law of England and Wales the provision in the interests of social welfare of facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation."
Although the Act is legislation for England and Wales, the Inland Revenue in Scotland has up to now applied its provisions in granting charity status in Scotland. Unless amended, the current proposals will disadvantage everyone.
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