Here’s an overview of what you need to think about when you’re setting up a charity, and what we’re going,to talk you through in this guide. 1 Before you start Benefits of becoming a charity About your charity,right structure How to write your constitution Model constitutions 3 Applying to become a registered charity,4 You're a charity!

finding funding More support Our Information Service can answer your questions on all elements of setting,up and running a charity, including advice around funding and running costs.,Information Service Search for funding Funding Scotland gives access to up to date, high-quality information

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The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) OSCR regulate all charities registered in Scotland.,They can provide support with setting up a charity, making partnerships with other organisations and,CIC Regulator Companies House If you are setting up a company or a limited liability partnership, you,Companies House Co-operatives UK For help and support to set up and run a co-operative.,up and run a Social Enterprise.

The key points to remember are: the structure is about how the charity will operate as an organisation,is not a type of structure, you need to set up an organisation and then apply to register it as a charity,However, it does mean that if you choose to set up as a Company you will have to report to both OSCR,and Companies House and follow two different laws: charity and company law.,If you choose to set up as a SCIO than you can’t be anything other than a SCIO.

Instead, you will have to set up a brand new SCIO and register it with OSCR, transfer all assets etc,The SCIO’s name must be different to that of the existing charity as OSCR cannot enter two charities,with the same name on the Charity Register.,You might like to make use of the SCVO model constitutions in our guide to setting up a charity.,Complete and submit the Application for Consent to Wind-up or Dissolve a Charity to OSCR, giving at least

There are lots of reasons why you might think about setting up a charity.,Or you might have an idea about a way that you can help, and feel that setting up a charity is the best,Our information will talk you through the steps you need to take to set up a charity.,Is being a charity the right choice?,What will your charity do? You might offer services or activities. Why is your charity needed?

Winding up At some point in the future you may decide or need to close your charity.,Winding up, or dissolving a charity needs consent from OSCR beforehand and formal approval from your,For more information, see the OSCR guide: Wind up or dissolve the charity Support available to help you,write your constitution If you’re setting up an organisation to carry out activities in a local area,It is possible to set up a charity without legal or professional advice but if you are setting up a complex