Public authorities
Found 407 public authorities in the category ‘Charities’
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
19 requests.
On 1st November 2013, Aberdeen College merged with Banff and Buchan College to form North East Scotland College.
Defunct.
Defunct.
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This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
1 request.
Aberdeen Sports Village is jointly owned by Aberdeen City Council and the University of Aberdeen.
7 requests.
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
3 requests.
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
2 requests.
Active Stirling has been designated as a Scottish Public Authority by an order made under section 5 of the Act, known as the Freedom of Information (Sc...
8 requests.
Also called Albyn
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
3 requests.
Also called All Souls College
The full legal name of the college is the College of All Souls of the Faithful Departed, of Oxford.
40 requests.
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
5 requests.
Also called ANCHO
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
2 requests.
Also called ARU Students' Union
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
Angus College of Further Education merged on 1 November 2013 with Dundee College to form Dundee and Angus College
Defunct.
Defunct.
6 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
2 requests.
Also called ACHA
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
3 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
4 requests.
This body runs the Armed Forces Covenant Fund, for its first three years of operation, the fund was based within the MOD, it moved to the independent A...
6 requests.
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
Our understanding is that all higher education institutions with "Approved (fee cap)" status on the Office for Students register as subject to the Free...
0 requests.
Also called ATT
This body is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We have included this body on the site because it is a supervisory authority for money...
0 requests.
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
1 request.
On 1 August 2013 Ayr College, James Watt College (North Ayrshire Campuses) and Kilmarnock College merged to form Ayrshire College.
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Also called Barony
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
4 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
3 requests.
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
Also called Beds SU
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
2 requests.
A provider of housing, care and community services for older people in need or at risk
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purp...
2 requests.
Also called BCUSU
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To the best of our knowledge, Birmingham Education Partnership is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. We have added them as they hold respon...
5 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
3 requests.
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
This body has planning powers via an estate scheme of management established under Section 19 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
0 requests.
Bridge House Estates is a charitable trust, originating in the late eleventh century and formally established by royal charter in 1282 by the City of L...
1 request.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
2 requests.
Also called BTO
While this body is not subject to FOI we list it here in connection with its public role in connection with the issuing of licences to disturb protecte...
0 requests.
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
3 requests.
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
5 requests.
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
Festival City Theatres Trust is responsible for the operation and management The Festival and King’s Theatres in Edinburgh.
This body is subject to...
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Until 1st November 2011, Cardiff Metropolitan University was the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.
249 requests.
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
3 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
2 requests.
Also called Places for People Scotland
This body is a Registered Social Landlord (RSL), in Scotland.
RSLs became subject to transparency legislation on 11 November 2019, after they were '...
6 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
2 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
2 requests.
The Chartered College of Teaching is a professional body for teachers.
2 requests.
Also called CIOT
This body is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We have included this body on the site because it is a supervisory authority for money...
0 requests.
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
Also called CCSU
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
The Church Commissioners are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000.*
The Church Commissioners are a statutory body established by th...
28 requests.
Our understanding is that all higher education institutions with "Approved (fee cap)" status on the Office for Students register as subject to the Free...
2 requests.
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
3 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
2 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
3 requests.
The full name of this college is "Coleg Harlech Workers' Educational Association (North Wales)" or "Coleg Harlech WEA(N)"
Defunct.
Defunct.
2 requests.
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Community Safety Glasgow ceased operations on 17 February 2019. Activities previously undertaken by CSG are now carried out directly by Glasgow City C...
Defunct.
Defunct.
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Also called ConstructionSkills
Also known as CITB.
36 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
2 requests.
Also called Your Students' Union
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
2 requests.
Also called Cube
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
4 requests.
CultureNL was responsible for the delivery of arts and cultural provision across North Lanarkshire.
Culture and Leisure NL (formerly Culture NL) is...
2 requests.
Also called Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is a charity and the operating name of Culture and Sport Glasgow.
Glasgow Life is a charity that delivers cultural, sporting and learni...
61 requests.
Also called CVQO
Also known as the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation, CVQO Limited provides the opportunity for members of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Sea...
4 requests.
Our understanding is that all higher education institutions with "Approved (fee cap)" status on the Office for Students register as subject to the Free...
0 requests.
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
0 requests.
Also called Dudley Zoo
This body is subject to Freedom of Information law as it is owned by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. (See note 22 to the year-end 2015 accounts.)
19 requests.
Also called DGHP
This body became formally subject to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act on 11 November 2019[1].You should not use our service to contact this bo...
5 requests.
Also called Dunedin Canmore
This Housing Association is not a public authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Scottish Information Commis...
5 requests.
This establishment closed on 31/08/2018. Van Gogh Primary School is the successor organisation.
Defunct.
Defunct.
10 requests.
Students' unions of UK universities typically receive a high proportion on their income from public funds and are regulated by both the Charity Commiss...
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On 1st July 2013 East Ayrshire Leisure assumed responsibility for the operation and management of a range of cultural, countryside and sports facilitie...
5 requests.
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