Become a charity

If you want to set up a charity in Scotland, your organisation must:

• have only 'charitable purposes'
• help the public (provide 'public benefit')

Find out more about charitable purposes on GOV.UK.

The Scottish Charity Regulator (OCSR) regulates and registers all charities in Scotland. They also have information on the steps to launch a charity in Scotland, including:

• whether becoming a charity is right for your organisation
• meeting the 'charity test' (the requirements to become a charity)
• what to consider when setting up a charity
• getting help to set up your charity
• how to apply

Find out how to set up a charity in Scotland on the Scottish Charity Regulator website.