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New Sector Overview Report now available 08 May 2024

A new version of the Sector Overview Report has been released by OSCR. The report provides an outline of the charity sector in Scotland over the last three months, based on the information provided by charities on the Scottish Charity Register.

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OSCR adds new features to updated Sector Overview Report
OSCR adds new features to updated Sector Overview Report 03 Jul 2023

The latest version of OSCR’s Sector Overview Report has been published, containing updated statistics along with two new features. This quarterly report gives an overview of the charity sector in Scotland.

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What do the changes to Scottish charity law mean for you?
What do the changes to Scottish charity law mean for you? 29 Jun 2023

The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill. The new Bill will strengthen and enhance existing Scottish charity law, at the same time as adding some new measures.

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How to prepare a good Trustees’ Annual Report
How to prepare a good Trustees’ Annual Report 28 Jun 2023

The Trustees’ Annual Report is part of the legal reporting requirements for all Scottish charities. A good Trustees’ Annual Report clearly demonstrates how your charity is run and what it does.

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Inquiry Report: Free Wheel North
Inquiry Report: Free Wheel North 15 Jun 2023

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has today (Thursday 15 June 2023) published an inquiry report into concerns raised about the charity Free Wheel North (SC039789).

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OSCR: a regulator, not a mediator
OSCR: a regulator, not a mediator 14 Jun 2023

OSCR’s Head of Regulation & Improvement, Martin Tyson, discusses OSCR’s role as a regulator when dealing with disputes about the decisions made by charities and their trustees.

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OSCR becomes a Volunteer Charter Champion
OSCR becomes a Volunteer Charter Champion 14 Jun 2023

Today OSCR has pledged support as a Volunteer Charter Champion to help support and promote volunteering in Scotland.

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OSCR's Corporate Strategy 2023-26
OSCR's Corporate Strategy 2023-26 13 Jun 2023

The strategy sets out how OSCR will regulate and support charities to deliver the services the people of Scotland need.

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OSCR launches new podcast
OSCR launches new podcast 13 Jun 2023

Our Chair and Chief Executive set out the detail and thinking behind the organisation’s Corporate Strategy for the period 2023-2026.

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