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Changes to legislation affecting charitable companies

Over the next few years, changes to Companies House legislation will come into effect.

  • CalendarThursday 3 April 2025
From 1 April 2025 the PVG scheme is a legal requirement - are you ready?

Disclosure Scotland are changing their processes following the Disclosure Scotland Act (2020), including the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership.

  • CalendarThursday 20 March 2025
Orkney’s Third Sector at breaking point amid proposed Council Tax hike

Orkney’s third sector organisations are voicing significant concerns over the proposed 15% council tax hike by Orkney Islands Council (OIC), citing potential financial and operational challenges.

  • CalendarFriday 28 February 2025
Changes to the Charities Act – be prepared!

The information charities have to submit to OSCR is changing soon. Now is a good time to start collecting the information needed and to update all trustees on the new regulations.

  • CalendarWednesday 26 February 2025
New support available to help local charities and community groups manage their money

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) has been awarded funding from Orkney Islands Council (OIC) to deliver the Multiply programme to charities and community groups across Orkney.

  • CalendarThursday 5 September 2024
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 changes – are you ready?

It is less than nine months to go until most of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (the Disclosure Act) will be implemented. Are you and your organisation prepared?

  • CalendarTuesday 30 July 2024
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