The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.
Useful contacts
The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
OSCR regulate all charities registered in Scotland. Any application to become a charity will go to OSCR, who also provide a public record of registered charities along with details including accounts.
Directory of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs)
TSIs provide support and one-to-one help to organisations in all 32 local council areas. They can provide support with setting up a charity, making partnerships with other organisations and writing constitutions.
TSI Directory - TSI Scotland Network
Association of Independent Examiners (ACIE)
A list of Independent Examiners in Scotland.
ACIE
Community Land Team (Scottish Government)
If you are setting up an organisation for community right to buy (CRtB), the SCVO model constitutions do not contain some of the essential clauses you will need, contact the Community Land Team at crtb@gov.scot for more help or download the CRtB compliant constitution from the Scottish Government website.
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 model documents.
Companies House
If you are setting up a company or a limited liability partnership, you will need to report to Companies House. You can also find a register of companies with recent information.
Co-operatives UK
For help and support to set up and run a co-operative.
Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS)
DTAS can offer support with the transfer of a community asset, including support from their Community Ownership Support Service.
Development Trusts Association Scotland
HMRC
Once you are registered as a charity you also need to be recognised by HMRC to access the Tax benefits available to charities, more information and to apply online.
HMRC Charities
Institute of Chartered Accountants
A searchable database to find a chartered accountant.
Intermediary bodies
Intermediaries are umbrella bodies that support member bodies working in certain areas, e.g. sport, work with young people.
The Law Society of Scotland
Provides a searchable database of lawyers in Scotland by area of speciality
Social Enterprise Scotland
For help and support to set up and run a Social Enterprise.
Information service
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