Monthly Archives: January 2012

Getting Ready to Buy: Acquiring Business 4 Good Programme Event The free ab4g ‘Getting Ready to Buy’ event is back by popular demand. Seminar aimed at social enterprises/third sector organisations looking for information and advice on buying a business. delivered … Continue reading →

New legislation comes into force next week that will allow, for the first time, credit unions to offer services directly to social enterprises, charities and community groups. The new powers will allow credit unions to compete more effectively with banks and … Continue reading →

From 1st Jan 2012, charitable companies and charitable Industrial and Provident Societies will be able to apply to OSCR to convert their legal form to Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIOs). OSCR has been handling new applications for SCIO status and conversions … Continue reading →