OSCR's formal agreements with other organisations. These agreements set out the expectations and terms and conditions of the working relationship between the two organisations
This page outlines the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) we
have in place. Please click on the links to view the full
documents.
OSCR and the Big Lottery Fund recognise the
opportunities for joint working. The Policy
Statement sets out both our commitments in this area detailing
how we will share information, evidence, and generally collaborate
on cases where there is evidence of maladministration,
misconduct or poor practice. In addition, commitments are made to
appropriate policy liaison and joint activities such as
working groups and seminars.
The Scottish Housing Regulator carries out a number of
functions for OSCR in respect of Registered Social Landlords
(RSLs). For further information read our
MOU.
A Briefing Note on what this MOU means in practice for RSLs
has been produced and is a useful reference when engaging with both
OSCR and the SHR.
A Briefing Note has been produced for Registered Social
Landlords (RSLs) with charitable status who are considering low
cost home ownership initiatives.
The Charity Commission regulates charities in England and
Wales. Some charities regulated by the Charity Commission also have
operations in Scotland and may also be registered and regulated by
OSCR. For further information read our
MOU.
OSCR has always worked closely with HMRC in the
transition to OSCR taking responsibility for the granting of
charitable status. The MOU with HMRC outlines when
and how we will share information. For further information read our
MOU.
OSCR and HMRC have also published a statement on the
requirements for 'definition clauses' in the constitution of bodies
seeking charitable status in Scotland and wishing to apply for
charity tax relief. For further information please read the
briefing note and supporting statement on
charitable purposes.
The FSA regulates Industrial and Provident Societies and
Friendly Societies. This MOU sets out how OSCR and the FSA can
fulfil their statutory duties in the most effective way
possible, as well as the circumstances in which we will share
information and work together. For further information please read
our
MOU. Some Industrial and Provident
Societies are RSLs, and, if this is your organisation, please
also read our Scottish Housing Regulator
MOU.
The FRSB is a self-regulatory body, regulating
fundraising. The MOU sets out the relationship between OSCR
and the FRSB, explaining how we have agreed to work together to
help the sector achieve the highest standards in
fundraising. For further information read our
MOU.
If you would like to find out more about the work of FRSB and
membership, please visit FRSB's website.
SCSWIS (formerly the Care Commission) is an independent
body set up to scrutinise and improve care, social work and child
protection services for the benefit of the people who use them. For
further information read our
MOU .
All legally self-standing Scottish-based colleges and
universities are registered charities in Scotland and subject to
the regulation requirements of OSCR. The Scottish Funding
Council is the body which distributes funding for teaching and
learning, research and other activities in Scotland's colleges and
universities. This policy statement sets out how we will work
together in dealing with complaints and developing relevant
guidance. For further information read our
policy statement.
A CIC is a type of limited company designed specifically for
those wishing to operate for the benefit of the community, rather
than for the benefit of the owners. The purpose of this MOU is to
set out liaison arrangements between OSCR and the CIC Regulator.
For further information read our
MOU.
Along with regulating OSCR, the SPSO regulates a number of
charities including RSLs, colleges and universities. This
MOU
outlines how complaints about these
organisations will be dealt with and includes a complaints
matrix to ensure that referrals are made efficiently between each
regulator. For further information read our
MOU.
OSCR has always worked closely with the COPFS and this MOU
reflects our continued commitment to joint working. The MOU
outlines how and when we will work together and share
information and will be primarily used by OSCR's
Investigations Team. For further information read our
MOU.