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Contacting OSCR - October 2024 17 Oct 2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, OSCR will have reduced capacity for handling phone enquiries until 28 October 2024.

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Revitalising Trusts project tracks down millions for public benefit
Revitalising Trusts project tracks down millions for public benefit 22 Mar 2023

The Revitalising Trusts project, run collaboratively by OSCR and Foundation Scotland, has unlocked over £2.3 million from lost or forgotten charitable accounts.

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What happens when a charity doesn’t submit their annual report and accounts on time?
What happens when a charity doesn’t submit their annual report and accounts on time? 17 Mar 2023

All charities in Scotland have a legal duty to provide OSCR with an annual report and accounts every year. Failing to submit your annual return and accounts can seriously affect your reputation as a charity.

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How can you improve your charity’s annual reports and accounts?
How can you improve your charity’s annual reports and accounts? 15 Mar 2023

We recently undertook a review of the accounts submitted by 90 charities. This work has helped us to identify areas where improvement is required and where we may want to provide additional support for charities.

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How to manage your charity during tough times
How to manage your charity during tough times 14 Mar 2023

Many charities across Scotland are feeling the effects of the current economic crisis. We know that managing your charity during tough times like these can be extremely challenging.

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Share your views on the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill
Share your views on the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill 21 Feb 2023

The Scottish Parliament’s Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee has launched a consultation on the Scottish Government’s Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill and you are invited to share your views.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Safe methods of giving support
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Safe methods of giving support 09 Feb 2023

Whether you are giving your time or your money, it’s important to give safely and support legitimate charities who can help those impacted by the earthquakes.

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What type of accounts do charitable companies have to submit to OSCR?
What type of accounts do charitable companies have to submit to OSCR? 08 Feb 2023

Recently, we have seen a number of cases where charitable companies have submitted the wrong format of accounts to us and so we thought it would be a good time to remind charity trustees, and those working with charitable companies, of what the requirements are.

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How to successfully apply to become a charity in Scotland
How to successfully apply to become a charity in Scotland 13 Jan 2023

We want to help you to avoid some of the common mistakes applicants make, and ensure your application for charitable status can be processed as quickly as possible.

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