What we do
We aim to regulate in a way which builds trust and confidence in Scottish charities, holds charities to account and strengthens their ability to positively contribute to society.
How we regulate
Find out more about the different types of work we carry out to regulate Scottish charities.
Who we work with
We use a collaborative approach and work with other organisations to encourage improvement.
Our functions
We have a number of functions that are set out in The Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. We must:
- Determine whether bodies are charities.
- Keep a public Register of charities.
- Encourage, facilitate and monitor compliance by charities with the provisions of the Act.
- Identify and investigate apparent misconduct in the administration of charities and to take remedial or protective action in relation to such misconduct.
- Give information or advice, or to make proposals, to Scottish Ministers on matters relating to OSCR's functions.
Find out more about our work by visiting the OSCR's work in action page. You can also see more information about how we are delivering our work by viewing our corporate reports. and reading more about our policies.
Our priorities