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COVID-19 causing disagreement and conflict? We are here to help!
Monday May 18, 2020May Millward, from Scottish Mediation, talks about the challenges of COVID-19 for work teams, charities and businesses and how mediation can help
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Charity annual reports and accounts – reading them through the right lens
Friday May 15, 2020The impact of COVID-19 on a charity’s finances mean that they are unlikely to look similar or comparable to previous years. It is very important for anyone reading the accounts to understand the differences, particularly when considering potential donations or other funding. In this blog, OSCR’s Head of Professional Advice and Intelligence Laura Anderson explains how to read these reports and accounts through the right lens.
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Giving Funds: A great way to support the COVID-19 response
Wednesday April 22, 2020Val Surgenor talks about supporting charities by giving money and what to consider when thinking about where and how to give money.
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Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce Resource
Wednesday March 11, 2020Jim Hislop talks about the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce Resource and the help needed to refresh the resource.
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What will be discussed in the 'Strengthening Scotland’s charity sector' event at The Gathering 2020
Friday January 31, 2020This joint blog from OSCR, SCVO and the Scottish Government outlines what each organisation will bring to the event.
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ACOSVO's Leadership Jobs Board
Wednesday December 4, 2019ACOSVO's Member Services Manager, Phili Wetton, talks about the new service which was launched in September.
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Why is the Charity Regulator talking about freedom of information?
Thursday November 21, 2019Caroline Monk, OSCR's Engagement Manager for Policy and Guidance explains why it is important for charities to get involved with the Scottish Government's FOI consultation.
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Making progress on notifiable events
Friday June 21, 2019OSCR's Head of Engagement, Jude Turbyne, speaks about why notifiable events are important to charities and the regulator.
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Dissolution Clauses
Thursday May 30, 2019Most constitutions contain a dissolution clause that describes how the charity is to distribute any assets or property that remains after any outstanding debts and liabilities are met. Kenny Mathers, one of OSCR's Casework Policy Managers, explains why it’s important that charities understand what their dissolution clause means and what steps they need to take to make sure that it is met.
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Risk assessment and improving our work
Wednesday April 3, 2019OSCR's Head of Professional Advice and Intelligence Laura Anderson provides an update on OSCR's latest developments in this area.
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