Step-by-step journeys — Guided paths through business milestones, organised by sector.

Start a business 1

Planning and launching a new business venture

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Setting up a charity in Scotland

End-to-end learning path for setting up a charity in Scotland: understanding OSCR regulation, the charity test, registration, trustee duties, annual reporting and accounts, and ongoing compliance obligations.

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Comply with regulations 2

Meeting legal, safety, environmental, and sector-specific requirements

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Responding to an OSCR charity investigation

What to do if your Scottish charity faces an OSCR inquiry or enforcement action. Covers understanding the type of investigation, cooperation obligations, getting professional advice, corrective action, and OSCR's enforcement powers including removal of trustees and directed winding up.

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Scottish charity compliance quick check

Quick compliance check for Scottish charities registered with OSCR. Covers annual reporting, trustee duties, and the full OSCR compliance checklist.

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