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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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OSCR removes another 48 charities from the Scottish Charity Register
OSCR removes another 48 charities from the Scottish Charity Register 07 Feb 2024

This month, the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has removed a further 48 charities from the Scottish Charity Register as they no longer meet the charity test.

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Secondment Opportunity: Engagement Manager x2
Secondment Opportunity: Engagement Manager x2 16 Jan 2024

We are looking for two Engagement Managers to join our team on a secondment basis to play a key part in implementing the new Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023.

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Guidance on the Israel-Gaza conflict for Scottish charities
Guidance on the Israel-Gaza conflict for Scottish charities 21 Dec 2023

We are aware that many people will wish to provide their support in different ways to those affected by the Israel-Gaza conflict, and we want to help trustees who are considering whether their charity should do so.

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Is your online annual return deadline coming up?
Is your online annual return deadline coming up? 07 Dec 2023

Each year, every registered charity in Scotland must send OSCR a set of accounts, a trustees’ annual report and an external scrutiny report. Charities submit this information by completing an online annual return using OSCR Online. If your charity’s deadline is coming up soon, please ensure you are ready to submit your online annual return.

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Festive period opening hours 2023
Festive period opening hours 2023 07 Dec 2023

Our office will be closed during the festive period between Christmas and New Year.

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Interim Inquiry Report: AK McCosh Trust for Coulter Church (SC006875)
Interim Inquiry Report: AK McCosh Trust for Coulter Church (SC006875) 24 Nov 2023

OSCR has published an interim inquiry report for AK McCosh Trust for Coulter Church after receiving concerns that the church no longer remained a place of Christian worship. We also have concerns regarding the governance of the charity.

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UK Charity Regulators write to banks over charity banking
UK Charity Regulators write to banks over charity banking 15 Nov 2023 More Info
OSCR removes 30 more charities from Scottish Charity Register
OSCR removes 30 more charities from Scottish Charity Register 14 Nov 2023

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has removed a further 30 charities from the Scottish Charity Register as they no longer meet the charity test.

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