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==Procedure==
'''Apply Online '''
#To Apply for Charitable Organization License, the applicant must make the application online via the following link [https://status.oscr.org.uk/ link]
#If the applicant is an existing user, they can click “login” and enter email address and password.
#If the applicant is a new user, they can click “First time Registration” and create an account and then login.
#After logging in, the applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
#Next the applicant must attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#Review the applicant and submit the application.
#Next pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
#Once the applicant submits their application, they will get an automated email to confirm it has been received.
#The authority explains how they will come to a decision on the application.
#The authority will process the application as quickly as possible. Sometimes applications take longer to process if they are complex or need further information.
#It takes on average 100 days to process an application.
 
==Required Documents==
*Scanned copy of Trustee declaration form [https://www.oscr.org.uk/media/3202/2018-05-23-trustee-declaration-form-final-draft-va1797234.pdf link]
*Charitable purposes: the applicant need to provide a clear and concise statement of your charity's charitable purposes.
*Copy of your charity's governing document.
*Evidence of public benefit:

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''SCOTLAND CHARITY REGULATOR ''' 
OSCR, 2nd Floor, Quadrant House, 
9 Riverside Drive, 
Dundee DD1 4NY 
Mail - info@oscr.org.uk 
Contact Details – [https://www.oscr.org.uk/contact-oscr/ link] 
 
==Eligibility==
To be a charity in Scotland, an organization must meet the requirements of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. These requirements include: 
*The organization must be established for a charitable purpose.
*The organization must have a governing document that sets out its charitable purposes and how it will be managed.
*The organization must have a committee of trustees who are responsible for managing the organization.
*The organization must have a public benefit.

 
==Fees==
*The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

 
==Documents to Use==
*Trustee declaration form - [https://www.oscr.org.uk/media/3202/2018-05-23-trustee-declaration-form-final-draft-va1797234.pdf link]

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 100 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

 
==Required Information==
*Organisation details
*Proposed charity name
*Personal Details
*Title First name(s)
*Last name
*Previous names
*Home address
*Home Tel no. Mobile no.
*Email
*Date of birth
*Occupation

 
==Need for the Document==
*Registration of charity with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) will give the applicant’s charity the legal status, public trust, and asset protection that it needs to succeed.

 
==Information which might help==
*For more information – [https://www.oscr.org.uk/becoming-a-charity/ link]

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
[https://www.mygov.scot/become-scottish-charity link] 

 
==Others==
Here are some of the benefits of registering a charity in Scotland: 
*Legal status: Registered charities have legal status, which means they can own property, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued.
*Public funds: Registered charities are eligible for many government grants and funding opportunities.
*Public trust: Registered charities are more likely to be trusted by the public, which can make it easier to raise money and volunteers.
*Asset protection: The assets of registered charities are protected from creditors and other claims.

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