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Support and guidance for charities undertaking lifesaving work under challenging circumstances in the region.
Understand the rules on political activity and campaigning and how they are regulated.
This guide gives some examples of types of personal benefit.
Charity Commission guidance for charities established with a religious purpose.
Charity Commission guidance about how to run effective emergency appeals and other ways to contribute to relief efforts.
This template is for charity shops to use to advise donors of the proceeds of sale under method A at the end of the year.
Environment Agency regulatory position on the temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities.
Regulations prescribing the information to be included in charities’ annual returns from 1 January 2025 onwards.
Information on the incorporation of charity trustees, what types of charity can apply and what happens after incorporation.
Information for auditors and independent examiners about reporting relevant matters of interest to UK charity regulators.
Guidance for charities and trustees responding to the crisis in Ukraine.
Guidance on the Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025.
Constitutions and trust deed templates for service funds (membership and non-membership), for use by charities with and without trustees.
This template is for charity shops to use to advise donors of the proceeds of sale under method B at the end of the year.
Information on the Public Services (Social Value) Act for commissioners and providers of public services, including case studies.
Use the Charities Online service to claim tax back on Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme donations GASDS.
How an unincorporated charity can nominate someone to hold the title of its property or assets on its behalf.
How we assess waiver applications for charity trustee and senior management positions. Includes advice about what to do if you are not satisfied with the waiver decision.
When undertaking research will further a main charitable aim.
Charity Commission disclaimer for using SORP accounting templates.
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