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Search the charity register to find details of registered charities in England and Wales including contact information, activities, latest financial reports and current trustees.
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
How to volunteer as a magistrate, who can and cannot apply, the application form, and what magistrates do in court.
Magistrates are volunteers who hear cases in courts in their community.…
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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.
Use these schedule spreadsheets to claim back tax through Gift Aid, Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) or other income using Charities Online.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
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
Find volunteering opportunities, and volunteer rights, pay, expenses, age limits, criminal record checks.
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
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.
How to register as a community amateur sports club (CASC) - eligibility, tax relief, form CASC A1
Trustees of charities in England and Wales should complete and sign this form to confirm their eligibility to be a trustee.
Tax exemptions and reliefs for charities - apply for recognition by HMRC as a charity, reclaim tax on Gift Aid, profits and expenditure
Contact your council about funding and grants for your project - activities for young people, volunteer programmes, development of communal facilities
Change your charity's details with the Charity Commission online.
How to prepare the right annual accounts for your charity's structure and income
Volunteer for the Coastguard Rescue Service and help to carry out search and rescue along the UK shoreline.
How to claim Corporation Tax relief when your limited company donates money, land, property or shares to charity
Remove your charity from the charities register after you've closed (or 'dissolved') it.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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