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The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry following concerns over how charitable funds have been used by a now sanctioned individual.
How to raise funds effectively and legally, protecting the public’s trust and confidence in your charity’s work.
You can start to raise funds for your charity once you have your governing document and trustees in place.
How to identify partners to work with, draw up agreements and fundraise for other charities.
How to legally raise money for your charity through legacies and wills.
Find guidance on raising funds for your charity and what trustees need to consider.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money, and how to submit your compliance statement.
Find out what a charity is, how VAT affects charities, how to treat a charity's income for VAT and what VAT reliefs a charity can get on what it buys.
When charities can trade, tax rules and when to trade through a separate company.
Find out how venture capital schemes work, who can apply and what tax reliefs are available for your investors.
Charity Commission guidance on running a village hall.
How to apply to a private sector programme designed to raise funds for immunisation.
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