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Application for consent to amend a charity's constitution (as far as it relates to purposes)

 

A charity's constitution is a legal document that outlines the charity's purpose, structure, and how it operates. It can also be known as a governing document, a trust deed, or rules, depending on the specific legal structure of the organisation.

You should read our Making changes and reorganising section before completing this application form. Some of the information you give in this form will become publicly available on the Scottish Charity Register.

Please note that you are unable to save this form and come back to it. Before starting, you may wish to collate your answers in a separate document and make sure you have all the information you need to complete the form to hand.

Charity information
The Scottish Charity Number starts 'SC0' and can be found on the Scottish Charity Register.
Applicant information
If you are applying on behalf of a charity, please state your position and the organisation you represent.
Supporting information
If the constitution has no such explicit provision but the charity has the powers to make amendments by another means (e.g. under the Companies Act 2006) please provide details.
For example, this may be when your next AGM takes place. An approximate date will be acceptable.
Please include details of relevant clauses
Are any of the charity’s activities are likely to change as a result of the changes to your constitution?
Please provide registration numbers (if applicable). Also provide any other information you feel is relevant, for example, if you are amending your constitution in line with guidance from your parent body.

Data protection statement

OSCR is a registered data controller in terms of the Data Protection Act 2018. Any information you give us will be held securely and in accordance with the rules on data protection. OSCR processes information only in accordance with its statutory regulatory functions under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, and to inform research into the charity sector in Scotland. Information may be shared with other regulatory bodies including HMRC, and selected information will appear on the Scottish Charity Register.

Further information about data protection is available on the OSCR website.


Declaration

It is an offence to knowingly provide incorrect information. You may be committing an offence if you give an answer that you know is untrue or misleading. 

 

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