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Legal requirements for setting up and registering a charity. How charities are required to operate, including rules on fund-raising activities.
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Starting and registering as a charity
www.charity-commission.gov.uk/publications/cc21.asp
Information about starting and registering as a charity. Includes whether you need to start a new charity, which charities need to register, and the registration process.
Charity Commission www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Frequently asked questions - guidance for charities
charitycommission.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/charitycommis...
Answers frequently asked questions including book keeping, duties of trustees and fundraising.
Charity Commission www.charity-commission.gov.uk
HMRC - Charities
Information about tax and VAT for charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) along with information about tax reliefs for charitable donations.
HM Revenue & Customs www.hmrc.gov.uk
The Register of Charities
www.charity-commission.gov.uk/showcharity/registerof...
The Central Register of Charities contains details of registered charities in England and Wales.
Charity Commission www.charity-commission.gov.uk
GuideStar UK
www.guidestar.org.uk/index.aspx
Search for information on UK registered charities.
Guidestar UK www.guidestar.org.uk/index.aspx
Turn2us
A database of charities that offer financial help to individuals in need. For example some charities provide grants to pay bills or buy essential items.
Turn2us www.turn2us.org.uk/
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