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Coronation bank holiday office closure
Coronation bank holiday office closure 05 May 2023

Our offices will be closed on Monday 8 May 2023 due to the national bank holiday following the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The office will reopen on Tuesday 9 May 2023.

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OSCR publishes new Sector Overview Report
OSCR publishes new Sector Overview Report 02 May 2023

OSCR has today published a new Sector Overview Report with key facts and figures about the charity sector in Scotland.

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When should charities make a referral to Disclosure Scotland?
When should charities make a referral to Disclosure Scotland? 17 Apr 2023

If your organisation has individuals doing regulated work (people who work with vulnerable children and adults) you have a legal duty to report any harmful behaviour carried out by them to Disclosure Scotland.

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Vacancy: Corporate Assistant
Vacancy: Corporate Assistant 17 Apr 2023

We are currently seeking a Corporate Assistant to join the team at OSCR.

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Video: Safeguarding webinar
Video: Safeguarding webinar 04 Apr 2023

Safeguarding is a key responsibility for charity trustees and senior leaders. We recently joined SCVO for a webinar to explain more about the importance of safeguarding.

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How OSCR carries out investigations
How OSCR carries out investigations 27 Mar 2023

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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Inquiry reports: Social Bite Fund & The World's Big Sleep Out Trust
Inquiry reports: Social Bite Fund & The World's Big Sleep Out Trust 27 Mar 2023

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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OSCR joins SCVO for free safeguarding webinar
OSCR joins SCVO for free safeguarding webinar 23 Mar 2023

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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