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The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator is the independent regulator and registrar of Scottish charities.

Total Charities Registered: 23,422

Publications & Guidance

Protecting Charitable Status Read OSCR's summary report from its detailed reviews of charitable status over the past six years. The document sets out key issues and provides a checklist for charity trustees.
OSCR Staff Survey Results 2011. OSCR’s staff survey results from the UK Civil Service People Survey 2011.
Scottish Charities 2011 OSCR's latest profile of the sector based on information submitted by charities.
Scottish Charity Accounts updated full guidance This updated guidance will assist charities to understand their accounting requirements under the legislation.

Important Information

Charity Reorganisation Find out about reorganising your charity.
Receipts and Payments Information and assistance in completing Receipts and Payments accounts.
SCIO Information on the Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), a new legal form for registered Scottish charities.
Becoming a Charity How to set up a charity in Scotland.

News

Regulator's reviews help charities provide public benefit New report explains issues and sets out key findings
OSCR Reporter February 2012 Read the latest from OSCR in our newsletter, OSCR Reporter
Regulator publishes staff survey report Read OSCR’s results from the UK Civil Service People Survey 2011.
New report shows profile of Scotland's charity sector Regulator's report shows extent of public sector funding.
Charities' new legal form takes full effect OSCR predicts continued high demand for SCIO status.