Charities, volunteering and honours
Includes donations, veterans badges and setting up a charity.
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Apply for a coat of arms
Information on how to apply for Scottish coat of Arms, and who's eligible for one.
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Apply for a public appointment
Join a public body and help shape the way it works.
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Apply for a Royal Anniversary Message
Get a special message from the King on your 60th, 65th or 70th or higher anniversary.
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Apply for a veterans badge
Apply for a veterans badge or a medal for your lapel.
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Offer support for refugees
Donate your money, time or skills to help refugees.
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Raise a concern about a charity
Information on how to tell the Scottish Charity Regulator if you're concerned about the way a charity is being run.
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Running a charity or community group
How to set up a charity or social enterprise, charity regulator appeals and support for community groups.
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Search for a registered Scottish charity
Search the Scottish Charity Register to find information on Scotland's charities.
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Search for Coats of Arms in Scotland
The Public Register of All Arms and Bearings records every Coat of Arms in Scotland since 1672.
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Volunteer to be a custody visitor
Apply to help visit police stations to make sure people held in custody are treated properly.
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Volunteer to check standards in prison
Apply to His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons in Scotland (HMIPS) to volunteer to be an independent prison monitor.
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Volunteer for the Children's Panel
Children's Panel members make decisions about how to help vulnerable children and young people.
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Volunteer to help with sport in Scotland
Information on how to help out a sports club or organisation.
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