Important Reminder: Charities Annual Reporting

Posted on December 8, 2016

All Scottish charities are legally required to submit their Annual Return and Accounts to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) within 9 months of their financial year end date.

For example, his means that for charities whose financial year ends on 31^st of March, their required information must be received by OSCR before 31^st December. Each charity’s deadline is available on their online OSCR account.

Every registered charity in Scotland must:

Complete an online Annual Return
Upload or send OSCR a statement of accounts (audited or independently examined) and their Trustees’ annual report

OSCR would like to remind charities who need to submit their information before Saturday 31^st December 2016 that, due to the season, it may take longer for anything sent by post to arrive. Charities which do not meet their deadline will be marked as late, and OSCR may consider action against the charity trustees.

For further information, please visit the OSCR website.

Free Surplus Paints Available

The Bell Group is looking to donate surplus paint to local communities and community groups. There is a variety of paint colours and types available. The tins have been part-used and the Bell Group is unable to guarantee volumes or exact shades. Donations are made on a first come, first served basis, as the surplus supply does not often last long. All paint must be collected by THIS FRIDAY 21st February.

LAST CHANCE: Inquiry into Adult Social Care in Scotland

There is now only THREE DAYS until the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee’s Inquiry into Adult Social Care closes on Thursday 20th February. The inquiry explores the future delivery of social care in Scotland and what is required to meet future needs. The Committee wants to hear from people with lived experience of adult social care – either while receiving it themselves, or as a carer.

Penumbra Relief Recovery Worker Vacancies

Penumbra is currently recruiting Relief Recovery Workers. Relief Recovery Workers provide cover when required by the Support Manager, with a wage of £10.09 per hour (including holiday pay allowance), based in Falkirk, Glasgow, West Lothian, and Lanarkshire. Applicants should have experience of being in a supportive or caring role. The deadline for applications is Saturday 1st March.

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