Resources to help you use OSCR Online to submit your annual return
Just over one third of Scottish charities have an annual return deadline of 31 December. With only a couple of weeks to go until the deadline, we’ve rounded up a few useful resources to help you understand how to use the OSCR Online system to submit your annual return.
Don’t forget, our office is open for very limited hours during the Christmas holiday period and we will only be dealing with urgent enquiries during this time. Please submit your annual return as soon as you can to avoid any issues.
Guidance: How to submit an annual return
On our website you’ll find a step-by-step guide which talks you through how to submit an annual return using OSCR Online.
There’s detailed guidance on everything from how to log in to the system, to how to upload your accounts documentation.
Webinar: How to use OSCR Online to submit an annual return
Earlier this year, we held a webinar explaining how to use OSCR Online to submit your annual return. Don’t worry if you missed it, as you can view a recording of the event on our Youtube channel.
The webinar covers why we ask for annual information, the recent changes to OSCR Online, and how to use the system to submit your annual return.
OSCR Online tips
On 25 July 2022, we upgraded OSCR Online. This may be the first time you are using OSCR Online to submit an annual return since the upgrade, so we’ve put together some top tips to help you navigate the new system:
FAQs
The FAQs section on our website contains lots of useful information about charity accounting, OSCR Online and annual returns.
Please have a look at the FAQs to try and find an answer to your question before contacting us.
Thank you for taking the time to look at these resources, and we hope they are helpful in supporting you to submit your annual return ahead of the deadline.