The Register

OSCR is responsible for keeping an accurate Register of Scottish Charities. The Scottish Charity Register is updated regularly and includes a comprehensive range of information about the activities and charitable purposes of Scotland’s charities.

Click on the links below to find out more about the Register and Scottish charities:

Search the
Register

Search for information on Scottish charities, including information on charitable purposes, incomes and beneficiaries.

About the Scottish Charity Register

Find out more information about the creation of the Register in 2006, including details of transition arrangements.

Understanding the
Register

Find out more about the history and the requirements of the Scottish Charity Register.

How to search
the Register

Advice and assistance on how to search the Register.

Defaulting
charities

OSCR publishes a list of charities that are in default of providing OSCR with required information.  You can search the list, which is updated on a monthly basis.

Ceased
charities

View the list of ceased charities.

Charity reorganisations

Find out about charity reorganisation in Scotland and view the list of charities currently being considered for reorganisation.