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OSCR’s role is to support a Scottish charity sector which is trusted and respected, and positively contributes to our society. That’s why one of our statutory functions is to undertake inquiries into charities where something has gone wrong.
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Today, OSCR has published our statutory reports into concerns raised about the Social Bite Fund (SC045232) and The World's Big Sleep Out Trust (SC049124).
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Come along to explore learning from past safeguarding investigations, trustee duties and good governance, employer responsibilities, OSCR guidance and reporting, and to find out more about SCVO’s new safeguarding training.
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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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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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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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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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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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