The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator is the independent regulator and registrar of Scottish charities.
Total Charities Registered:23,426
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.