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How to decide what your charity’s purposes are and write them in the ‘objects’ clause of your governing document.
Our pre-grant due diligence procedures aim to ensure value for money by identifying potential risks and capacity-building opportunities.
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
The Forensic Science Regulator ensures that the provision of forensic science services across the criminal justice system is subject to an appropriate regime of scientific quality standards. FSR works with the Home Office .
Find out what being a charity trustee involves, if you can claim expenses and where to get help and advice.
How to set up a charity: find trustees, choose a name and structure, create a governing document, meet the public benefit requirement, register your charity.
The Law Commission is a statutory independent body that keeps the law under review and recommends reform where it is needed. The aim of the Commission is to ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as...
We register and regulate charities in England and Wales, to ensure that the public can support charities with confidence. The Charity Commission is a non-ministerial department.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
How to change your charity structure, for example from unincorporated to a CIO or charitable company.
We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security,...
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