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Strong early response as Scottish charities embrace new charity trustee reporting

OSCR recently shared information on the response of groups and organisations to the new requirements which came in to effect on 30 June 2025.

  • CalendarFriday 22 August 2025
New and improved e-learning with ACAS

The ACAS e-learning suite has been redesigned to improve content, interactivity, and ease of use. It is free and courses can be accessed at any time.

  • CalendarThursday 17 July 2025
New Governance Wiki Empowers Scotland’s Charities

A new free digital free platform, the Governance Wiki, has been launched to support Scotland’s voluntary sector in navigating governance challenges.

  • CalendarTuesday 8 July 2025
Get ready to submit charity trustee information from 30 June 2025

OSCR is asking charities to make a note of when providing their trustee information becomes a legal requirement.

  • CalendarWednesday 18 June 2025
PVG scheme - are you ready for 30 June?

Membership of the PVG scheme is now a legal requirement for individuals carrying out a regulated role in Scotland.

  • CalendarThursday 29 May 2025
Help develop better support for including young voices in decision-making

OPEN is a charity led by a youth-governed board of trustees aged 16-29. They provide training and ongoing support to empower the young people to take on leadership roles.

  • CalendarFriday 16 May 2025
Changes to legislation affecting charitable companies

Over the next few years, changes to Companies House legislation will come into effect.

  • CalendarThursday 3 April 2025
From 1 April 2025 the PVG scheme is a legal requirement - are you ready?

Disclosure Scotland are changing their processes following the Disclosure Scotland Act (2020), including the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership.

  • CalendarThursday 20 March 2025
Orkney’s Third Sector at breaking point amid proposed Council Tax hike

Orkney’s third sector organisations are voicing significant concerns over the proposed 15% council tax hike by Orkney Islands Council (OIC), citing potential financial and operational challenges.

  • CalendarFriday 28 February 2025
Changes to the Charities Act – be prepared!

The information charities have to submit to OSCR is changing soon. Now is a good time to start collecting the information needed and to update all trustees on the new regulations.

  • CalendarWednesday 26 February 2025
New support available to help local charities and community groups manage their money

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) has been awarded funding from Orkney Islands Council (OIC) to deliver the Multiply programme to charities and community groups across Orkney.

  • CalendarThursday 5 September 2024
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 changes – are you ready?

It is less than nine months to go until most of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (the Disclosure Act) will be implemented. Are you and your organisation prepared?

  • CalendarTuesday 30 July 2024
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