Charitable Status
Inland Revenue - Charitable Status
How to register:
The Inland Revenue do not have a standard application form for groups or organisations that want to register as a charity. Instead organisations seeking to be recognised as a charity in Scotland must submit a written request to the Inland Revenue, and include the following information:
- A copy of their governance document - i.e. constitution, deed of trust etc.
- Written background information about the organisation detailing exactly what is does, activities and services provided etc.
Organisations should address charitable status applications to:
Inland Revenue Charities
C/o Meldrum House
15 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh
EH3 7UL
How to find your charity number:
Organisations who are already registered as a charity but need to confirm their charity number can do so by searching on the following website address:
(This is the address for the Office of the Scottish Charities Regulator, and there is useful information for charities including a Frequently Asked Questions section).
If you need to request a copy of your Charity Recognition Letter, you can do so by contacting the Inland Revenues Charity Office on 0131 777 4126.
For any other type of assistance in connection with charitable status, please contact the Inland Revenue at the following:
General help-line: 0845 302 0203 or 0131 111 4040
Website address: www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/charities
Please note not every organisation is eligible to be recognised as a charity in Scotland and the above information is merely a very brief guide and basic contact details. Any organisations with queries on this matter should contact the Inland Revenue at the earliest opportunity.
Community groups and Voluntary Organisations may also get assistance from their local Community Office click here.