Need help to set up your charity?

Charities will need support at different stages of its life. This page aims to give you information on where to get support for organisations applying for charitable status as well as support for charities on running their charity.

For those thinking about applying for charitable status, while we can provide you with general guidance on the application process and legal requirements, we can't give you specific advice on setting up your charity.

However, further information and guidance is available from:

• The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO).
• Your local Third Sector Interface - these are organisations that offer support to voluntary organisations.
• TSI/Support google map.
• You may also wish to consult a professional advisor. The Law Society of Scotland and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland may be able to help you to identify a professional firm with expertise in charity law and accounting.
• HMRC will be able to help you with any questions you may have about tax.

You can find a number of useful websites and links to support charities at different stages of its life on our external links page.