Charities
Charity Commission, OSCR and CCN guidance
Guidance for Independent Examiners during Covid-19 pandemic or in time of national emergency
The UK Charity Regulators have issued joint guidance for independent examiners undertaking assignments that may be affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Guidance for Independent Examiners during Covid-19 pandemic or in time of national emergency is intended to supplement what has already been produced by the UK Regulators in relation to independent examination and should be read alongside this.
The Charity Commission
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for the charity sector
Guidance to help with running your charity during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Filing charity annual returns during the coronavirus pandemic
Advice for charities that need a filing extension to their annual return deadline, with details of a helpline to contact.
Manage financial difficulties in your charity caused by coronavirus
Guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19) related financial difficulties in charities and how to work through them.
The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
OSCR: Charities and Coronavirus: An update from the regulator
This news page is updated regularly as the situation develops.
Reading annual reports and accounts of charities affected by COVID-19
OSCR’s Head of Professional Advice and Intelligence Laura Anderson explains how to read these reports and accounts through the right lens.
OSCR has published the findings of research into the impact of COVID-19 on Scotland’s charities. The survey asked questions on the impact to the charity of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the subsequent lockdown measures.
Sayer Vincent
Advice, updates and signposting to useful information regarding COVID-19.