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To start a charity you need trustees, to choose a business structure, decide suitable charitable purposes and you may have to register with the Charity Commission.
Find volunteering opportunities, and volunteer rights, pay, expenses, age limits, criminal record checks.
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC Regulator)'s form for applying to form a community interest company.
How to apply for a medal or veterans badge - who can apply, application forms, contact details, how long it takes, replacement military medals or badges.
What Gift Aid is, who can claim, what donations are eligible for Gift Aid, Gift Aid declarations for your charity or community amateur sports club (CASC), how to claim
Use this form to apply in advance for a passport using your new name.
Tax relief on donations, Gift Aid, payroll giving, leaving a gift in your will, keeping tax records; find a charity; donating land, property or shares
Credit/debit card payment authorisation form for overseas passports to print out and complete.
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC Regulator)'s forms for submitting a simplified or detailed CIC report, with examples.
Community sponsorship is a way that community groups can be involved in supporting the resettlement of vulnerable people fleeing conflict.
Trustees of charities in England and Wales should complete and sign this form to confirm their eligibility to be a trustee.
You must send an annual return if your charity’s income is more than £10,000. All charities must keep their registered details up to date.
Report internet content promoting terrorism, extremism or violence - your report will be treated anonymously.
Application form and guidance notes about correcting the details on a birth registration.
Accounting template (MS Excel) for non-company charities with gross income of £250,000 or less which can prepare receipts and payments accounts.
Application form to order a copy of a death certificate registered in England and Wales.
Find out if someone's listed on the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour - information available, print a certificate
How to register as a community amateur sports club (CASC) - eligibility, tax relief, form CASC A1
Tax exemptions and reliefs for charities - apply for recognition by HMRC as a charity, reclaim tax on Gift Aid, profits and expenditure
Find a voluntary or paid position with public bodies, such as non-executive director, trustee, members of advisory council.
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