The 2023 Act gives OSCR increased powers to help us work more effectively to ensure the Scottish charity sector is well run and contributes positively to society. Read about the changes so far, as well as details of further measures to be introduced 👇
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We know that banking can be a frustrating and challenging experience for many charities.

Complete the @ncvo survey to share your experiences and help third sector bodies to advocate for better banking services for voluntary organisations. 👇
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We are no longer asking charities to use our Notifiable Events process to inform us when something serious has happened to the charity. Instead, charities and trustees should report this to us through our raise a concern form.

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The first of the changes to charity law in the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 came into effect on 1 April. Find out more about what these changes mean for you, and see further measures which will be introduced in future 👇
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Tundergarth Parish Hall, Charity Number SC023635 has applied to reorganise.

More information is available here 👇
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The latest version of our Sector Overview Report is now available. The report provides a snapshot of the charity sector in Scotland, based on the information provided by charities on the Scottish Charity Register.

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Hillhead Baptist Church, Charity Number SC012806 has applied to reorganise.

More information is available here 👇
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If your charity owns, or has an interest in, land and property in Scotland, there is new legislation which may apply to you.

Find out if you need to register by the deadline of 1 April 2024 👇
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It's really important to make sure your charity is cyber safe and secure. Read more on our blog with expert advice from Alison Brogan, SCVO's Cyber Resilience Co-ordinator 👇

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When it comes to creating your reserves policy, there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach. The policy should be specific to your charity and should take into account how much money you may require to remain resilient and flexible in the future. Read more 👇
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Next month, there will be some changes to Scottish charity law and the way we regulate. The new measures of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 will begin to come into force from 1 April 2024.

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Every charity needs money to deliver its charitable activities, and poor financial management can stop a charity from achieving its purposes – as well as having more serious consequences.

Find out more about how to avoid common problems. 👇
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If your charity owns, or has an interest in, land and property in Scotland, there is new legislation which may apply to you. The RCI is a new public register managed by @registersofscot.

Find out if you need to register by the deadline of 1 April 2024 👇
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The latest version of our Sector Overview Report is now available. The report provides a snapshot of the charity sector in Scotland, based on the information provided by charities on the Scottish Charity Register.

Find out more 👇
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Dumfries & Galloway Health Board Endowment Funds (Stranraer Cardiac Fund), Charity Number SC001116 has applied to reorganise.

More information is available here 👇
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All charities should have a reserves policy, no matter how big or small your reserves will be. In some exceptional circumstances, you may decide to hold no reserves at all – but you still need a reserves policy to explain why this is.

Read more here 👇
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If your charity owns, or has an interest in, land and property in Scotland, there is new legislation which may apply to you. The RCI is a new public register managed by @registersofscot.

Find out if you need to register by the deadline of 1 April 2024 👇
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Being cyber resilient is really important to help protect your charity against cyber threats. SCVO have shared some helpful information about the support and resources available to help keep your organisation safe and secure.

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To mark CyberScotland Week SCVO have shared some of their top tips with us to help you improve your charity’s cyber safety and security. Read more on our blog 👇

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#CSW2024 CyberScotlandWeek

We have recently removed another 48 charities from the Scottish Charity Register as they no longer meet the charity test.

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