SCVO has written to Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, to urge the Scottish Government to re-open the national frameworks for the Supply of Electricity and Supply of Natural Gas that provide a potential lifeline for the OSCR registered charities...

SCVO is calling for the Energy Bills Relief Scheme to be extended to voluntary sector non-domestic customers beyond March and for an urgent announcement of how off-grid voluntary organisations will be supported under the current scheme. If, as suggested, changes are to be made to...

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legal and regulatory changes mean for different parts of the sector and to ensure that the impacts of regulation,Current areas of focus We have a particular focus on the future review of charity regulation and the,implementation of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023, alongside the potential,Related briefings & policy papers The latest better regulation briefings and policy papers from the policy,Latest consultation responses The latest better regulation consultation responses from the policy team

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The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) OSCR regulate all charities registered in Scotland.,Community right to buy - Land reform Community Interest Company Regulator As a Community Interest Company,(CIC) cannot be a registered charity, you should visit the CIC Regulator for further guidance, including,CIC Regulator Companies House If you are setting up a company or a limited liability partnership, you