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SCVO runs an information service to help and inform voluntary and community
groups on crucial areas of interest such as how to achieve charitable status;
issues of governance; writing constitutions; the role of trustees; and funding.
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References to Charitable Status
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06 Aug 10
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There are new rules about how a charity may refer to its charitable status.
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Changes to a Charity: OSCR’s consent and notifying OSCR
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06 Aug 10
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There are a number of things that a charity cannot do without OSCR’s permission and/or of which they must inform OSCR; and over which OSCR has powers of direction. For example, OSCR has powers to direct a charity to change its name in certain circumstances.
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Becoming a Charity in Scotland Part 2: The Application Process
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06 Aug 10
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There is a formal application process for becoming a charity in Scotland. This page explains what the law says about this process and provides a link to the application forms on the website of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regualtor (OSCR).
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Becoming a Charity in Scotland Part 1: Charitable Purposes and Public Benefit
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06 Aug 10
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To be a charity in Scotland you must pass the 'charity test'. You must have one or more of the sixteen charitable purposes, provide public benefit and, in most cases, be independent of central government. This page sets out the detail of the charity test.
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Non-Departmental Public Bodies
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05 Aug 10
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This page explains what NDPBs are, provides a list of some key ones, oultines some of their activities and gives contact links.
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