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Four ways to improve your charity’s annual report and accounts
Four ways to improve your charity’s annual report and accounts 02 Jul 2024

We recently reviewed the accounts of 60 charities, selected at random to represent the full scope of the Scottish charity sector, and have found four key areas where charities can improve their annual reports and accounts.

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Katriona Carmichael appointed as OSCR's new Chief Executive
Katriona Carmichael appointed as OSCR's new Chief Executive 01 Jul 2024

Katriona Carmichael has taken up her appointment as OSCR's CEO.

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Charities reminded of the rules around political campaigning ahead of General Election
Charities reminded of the rules around political campaigning ahead of General Election 21 Jun 2024

The guidance makes clear our position that charities may only undertake campaigning where it is consistent with their charitable purposes.

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Charities asked to prepare for changes to the Scottish Charity Register
Charities asked to prepare for changes to the Scottish Charity Register 17 Jun 2024

Increased transparency and accountability coming next year.

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Complete SCVO's cyber security survey
Complete SCVO's cyber security survey 30 May 2024

By taking a few minutes to fill in the survey, you'll help to shape SCVO's programme of work to effectively support the third sector in staying secure online.

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Updated guidance for Scottish charities on campaigning about political issues
Updated guidance for Scottish charities on campaigning about political issues 23 May 2024

The guidance takes the form of frequently asked questions, and includes helpful information about relevant topics.

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New Sector Overview Report now available
New Sector Overview Report now available 08 May 2024

A new version of the Sector Overview Report has been released by OSCR. The report provides an outline of the charity sector in Scotland over the last three months, based on the information provided by charities on the Scottish Charity Register.

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Scottish Ministers test demand for review of key aspects of charity law
Scottish Ministers test demand for review of key aspects of charity law 08 May 2024

The Scottish Government want to hear the views of the public on whether there should be a review of key aspects of charity law and, if so, what you think the purpose and parameters of this should be.

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