How do I contact OSCR?
Phone. If you are unable to send an email and need to get a general question answered, you can call our office number 01382 220446 between 08:30 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and between 08:30 and 16:00 on Friday, except for bank holidays.
How long does it take to get charitable status?
To register your organisation with the Charity Commission you must complete an online application form. If you provide all the information and documents required, and answer all the questions clearly, the Charity Commission state that they will come back to you within 45 days.
What does OSCR stand for?
OSCR
| Acronym |
Definition |
| OSCR |
Office of Student Conflict Resolution (various universities) |
| OSCR |
Ocean Surface Current Radar |
| OSCR |
Office of the Scottish Charity Register |
| OSCR |
On-line Service Center Representative |
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How can members of the public inform OSCR of worries about fake charities?
To report your concerns to us, please complete the concern form. You can complete our online form or, alternatively, download and complete our updated Concern Form and post it to us. Please make sure that you provide all the information requested, as this helps us to consider your concerns as fully as possible.
Is charity registered in Scotland?
Scottish charities must register with Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Only around half of Scotland's voluntary sector organisations are charities.
What is Oscar charity?
OSCAR International is a UK registered charity working closely with our partner in India, The OSCAR Foundation. OSCAR uses football to instil the value of education and empower underprivileged children with life skills to take responsibility for the development of their community.
How do I complain about a Scottish charity?
You can call the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator to find out whether you can make a complaint about a charity. The number is 01382 220446. You can also find out more about raising a concern on the OSCR website. The OSCR have published guidance on how fundraisers for charities must operate on their website.