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74 resources foundCommunity Asset Transfer – Summary
Summary guidance for community groups and organisations looking to take ownership of assets currently controlled by local authorities. Link to Scot Gov.
CLICK TO VIEWCommunity Asset Transfers
Procedure to transfer assets to community organisations wishing to take them over for the benefit of their community. Link to D&G Council.
CLICK TO VIEWSeven duties of a company director
These statutory duties are owed by each director to the company and form the basis of what being a company director is all about. Link to Gov.uk.
CLICK TO VIEWFundraising Guidance
Guidance on the law around fundraising and how the self-regulation system works in Scotland and rest of the UK. Link to OSCR.
CLICK TO VIEWCharities and Trading
This Guide looks at the main ways a charity can trade and what charity trustees need to consider. Link to OSCR.
CLICK TO VIEWAnnual monitoring
It is a legal requirement for all charities to send a copy of their accounts to OSCR. What do you need to send?
CLICK TO VIEWChanges or reorganisation – what OSCR needs to know
Changes that need consent from OSCR, those that require notification, and others you can just make. Link to OSCR.
CLICK TO VIEWGood Governance
Discover the elements that, when handled properly, make for good governance in a charity or third sector organisation. Link to OSCR.
CLICK TO VIEWGuidance and good practice for Charity Trustees
Meet legal requirements, ensure your charity is well-run, and avoid some of the common problems that can arise. Link to OSCR
CLICK TO VIEWWhat is an Unincorporated Association?
Voluntary or unincorporated association: a further guide to help you decide on the structure of your organisation. Link to SCVO.
CLICK TO VIEWRoles and responsibilities of a Governing Body
A detailed guide to make yourself familiar with the duties and liabilities associated with the role of being on a Governing Body. Link to SCVO.
CLICK TO VIEWMeeting the charity test: Guidance
To be a Scottish charity or a charity registered in Scotland your organisation must pass the charity test. Link to OSCR.
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