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Before you start to set up a charity make sure that you know it is the best option for what you want to do.
Information about the approved organisations that can help you find a guest or a host.
How to set up and use your new 'Charity Commission Account' and manage other users’ access and permissions.
A searchable index of businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Charities SORP provides guidance to preparers of charity accounts. The SORP provides recommendations and requirements setting out how to prepare ‘true and fair’ accounts in accordance with UK accounting standards. The SO…
This guide outlines what the law in England and Wales says a charity is.
How to write a nomination if you want to put someone forward for a national honour.
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for a citizenship fee waiver for individuals under the age of 18.
What to put in your trustees' annual report, depending on your charity's income and the value of its assets.
Describes how the General Register Office can help you research your family tree and family history.
Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.
These documents present high-level data to support the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme, and are intended to support Neighbourhood Boards in identifying and evidencing local needs.
How to use internal financial controls to manage your charity’s financial activity and protect it from fraud and loss.
Find out about Natural England's progress with improving coastal access in England.
Comprehensive information for those people who want to form a community interest company (CIC), other stakeholders and those giving professional advice about CICs.
Understand the rules and risks when using charity funds to pay a trustee or a person or organisation connected to a trustee.
How to change your charity structure, for example from unincorporated to a CIO or charitable company.
Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.
Find out about the rules you must follow to govern your charity.
Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.
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