The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) formally took up its powers under the Charities and Trustees Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.

Our vision

Our vision is for a flourishing charity sector in which the public has confidence, underpinned by OSCR's effective delivery of its regulatory role.

Our objectives

We were set up to:

• Increase public confidence in charities through effective regulation.
• Increase transparency and public accountability of charities.
• Increase charity trustees' compliance with the 2005 Act.
• Establish and maintain OSCR as a trusted, effective and innovative regulator.
• Minimise the burden of regulation on charities wherever possible, with particular emphasis on reducing multiple reporting.
• Operate effectively and efficiently, demonstrating a commitment to the principles and practice of Best Value.