Thursday, 21 August

Passing the Charity Test

This short lunchtime session will give you an introduction to the process of registering as a charity in Scotland.

By EVOC

Date and time

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Event lasts 45 minutes

The aim of this informal, lunchtime course is to explain what you need to do for your group or organisation to pass both parts of the charity test and become a charity registered in Scotland.

We'll talk you through the process and cover charitable purposes and public benefit.

You'll also get the chance to ask any questions.

Who should attend?

This course is staff or trustees of a group/organisation considering becoming a Scottish charity.

Please note that priority is given to organisations in Edinburgh.

Frequently asked questions

Where does this course take place?

This an online course. It will be hosted on our Zoom account. If you don't already have an account, please make sure you register in advance. A basic Zoom account is free and you can register using this link: https://zoom.us/signup#/signup

How do I join this online course on the day?

The event link will become active 10 minutes before the course starts - you can find all the details in your Eventbrite confirmation email. Please make sure to check your spam folder if you haven't received an email.

Why can I only book 2 spaces on this training course?

Our free governance training is really popular. In order to make sure we support as many groups and organisations in Edinburgh as possible, we limit bookings to two per charity.

Organised by

EVOC

EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council) has been supporting the people and communities of Edinburgh since 1868. Our vision is for people in Edinburgh to live in an equitable, sustainable and resilient city, supported by a thriving third sector. Our purpose is to serve the needs of people and communities across Edinburgh by supporting our members and third sector organisations to be effective and drive the change they need. We will specialise in information gathering and sharing, research, analysis, advocacy and relationship management, to deliver impact for our members, funders and the wider community in Edinburgh.