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You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing goods for charitable use.
Today (Thursday 7 March 2024), the latest set of changes being introduced by the Charities Act 2022 come into force.
Charity registration decisions which are significant or of wider interest.
Nominating someone for an honour, setting up a charity, community participation
Latest survey from the Charity Commission reveals widespread scale and impact of ongoing banking issues facing the sector.
What it means to be an 'exempt' charity and how exempt charities are regulated.
This plan explains how the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will implement the Charities Act 2022.
Guidance about cost of living related financial difficulties in charities.
Charity Commission’s new 'donate with confidence' site will help donations reach intended good causes
If your company isn’t a charity you need Charity Commission permission to use the words ‘charity’, ‘charity’s’, ‘charities’ or ‘charitable’ (known as sensitive words) in its name.
Today (Monday 4 March 2024), the Charity Commission has published new guidance to help charities when deciding whether to accept, refuse or return a donation.
How trustees, staff and volunteers can protect their charity from abuse by those encouraging extremism, terrorism or illegal activity.
Those struggling with their mental health will be better supported thanks to a £10 million funding boost for charities working to prevent suicides.
Before you start to set up a charity make sure that you know it is the best option for what you want to do.
Find out what it means to be a charity and what to do if setting up a charity is the right option for you.
Use the newsletters to get HMRC updates if you're a charity or community and amateur sports club (CASC).
Find out about the types of fundraising donations that charities and community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) can and cannot claim Gift Aid on.
Submit a claim for Gift Aid, the Gift Aid small donation scheme (GASDS) and other income; schedule spreadsheets; registering and enrolling for a Charities Online account; activation codes
Choose authorised officials and responsible persons in your charity to manage your tax - use a nominee or collection agency, complete the 'fit and proper persons' test, let HMRC know about changes
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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