Charities and social enterprises

Services

  • 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

  • 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.

  • The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC Regulator)'s form for applying to form a community interest company.

  • How to set up a charity: find trustees, choose a name and structure, create a governing document, meet the public benefit requirement, register your charity.

  • 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.

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