OSCR Online Charity Application Process Launched

Posted on April 4, 2019

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has recently launched an online application process for anyone who wishes to apply to become a charity.

From Wednesday 1^st May 2019 all applications for charitable status must be submitted using the online process.

The new application form is designed to:

be more user friendly, with guidance to help applicants provide the right information to help OSCR make a decision on charitable status quickly and easily
be more “intelligent” and tailored so that applicants only have to look at questions relevant to them
minimise follow-up and further questions from OSCR
allow applicants to supply all supporting documents online

To apply to become a charity using the new online application process, or to view the process, please visit the Online Application Form.

For further information, please visit the OSCR website.

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