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VIDEO: Top tips on what makes a good, well-managed charity
VIDEO: Top tips on what makes a good, well-managed charity 10 Nov 2023

In this video, recorded at The Gathering 2023, OSCR staff share their top tips on what makes a good, well-managed charity and how trustees can effectively deal with some of the difficulties that often arise when managing a charity.

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VIDEO: OSCR’s vision for the next three years
VIDEO: OSCR’s vision for the next three years 05 Oct 2023

In this video, OSCR Board Chair Marieke Dwarshuis explains more about our Corporate Strategy and how we will work to deliver our priorities over the next three years.

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Updated Sector Overview Report released
Updated Sector Overview Report released 05 Oct 2023

The Sector Overview Report provides a snapshot of the charity sector in Scotland over the last three months, based on the information provided by charities on the Scottish Charity Register.

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OSCR events at The Gathering 2023
OSCR events at The Gathering 2023 05 Oct 2023

We are delighted to be hosting several OSCR events as part of the programme at The Gathering 2023, the largest free voluntary sector event in the UK.

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VIDEO: OSCR’s Regulatory Priorities 2023-26
VIDEO: OSCR’s Regulatory Priorities 2023-26 05 Oct 2023

Martin Tyson (OSCR’s Head of Regulation & Improvement) discusses our Regulatory Priorities for the next three years. OSCR aims to focus our resources on areas where we can have the most impact and provide the best support to Scottish charities.

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VIDEO: OSCR’s refreshed approach to inquiries
VIDEO: OSCR’s refreshed approach to inquiries 05 Oct 2023

We recently updated our inquiry policy and improved the way people can report concerns about Scottish charities to us. In this video, Laura Anderson (OSCR’s Senior Manager of Higher Risk Cases & Quality Assurance) and Kenny Mathers (OSCR’s High Volume Casework & Risk Assessment Manager) discuss our refreshed approach to inquiries and our concerns process.

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Join OSCR's Charities Reference Group
Join OSCR's Charities Reference Group 05 Oct 2023

OSCR is looking for new members to join the Charities Reference Group, providing an opportunity for charities to engage and interact directly with us. By sharing your thoughts and feedback as part of the group, you can help to shape OSCR's work and ensure we provide the information and support that charities need.

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OSCR removes 31 charities from Scottish Charity Register
OSCR removes 31 charities from Scottish Charity Register 27 Sep 2023

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has removed 31 charities from the Scottish Charity Register for failing to meet the charity test.

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