5 things to know before you start an online annual return

 

1. Answers to questions with this symbol will appear on the Scottish charity register.

 

2. If you don’t know the answer to a question, or if you want to come back later, please click ‘Save and next’ at the bottom of the screen.

When you close the window, the online annual return will be saved as ‘Draft’ and include all of the information you have saved so far. You can retrieve the saved online annual return and complete the remainder on another day.

 

3. Only put whole numbers in boxes where a number is required, you don't have to put in pence or a pound sign.

 

 

4. The online system will only ask you the questions your charity needs to answer.

After completing Section A, charities with a gross income of £25,000 or more will have to fill in Section B and charities with a gross income of £250,000 or more will have to complete Sections B and C. There are specific questions for Cross Border Charities and Registered Social Landlords. 

 

5. If you publish your accounts on your own website, please send us the link when asked in the online annual return, as this is the best way of us sharing your accounts with the public.