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David Holdsworth's speech at the Charity Commission's Annual Public Meeting 2025
How to identify partners to work with, draw up agreements and fundraise for other charities.
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.
There are 6 steps to setting up a charity. Find trustees for your charity…
Your charity must have ‘charitable purposes’ that help the public (known…
The official name of your charity is known as its ‘main name’. Your…
You must choose a structure for your charity, which will affect things…
You must create a ‘governing document’ (or ‘rulebook’) for your charity…
You must apply to register your charity if both: its income is at least…
Read guidance about raising funds if you are thinking of setting up a new charity.
Guidance for charities and trustees responding to the crisis in Ukraine.
Support and guidance for charities undertaking lifesaving work under challenging circumstances in the region.
How the Revitalising Trusts Programme can help your inactive or ineffective charity.
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
This guidance aims to provide clarity, practical steps, and reassurance to help charities navigate difficult circumstances.
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