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Guidance for excepted churches, schools, Scout and Guide groups, and armed forces charities.
What it means to be an 'exempt' charity and how exempt charities are regulated.
Guidance for charities governed by Royal Charter, or seeking Charter status.
Tax exemptions and reliefs for charities - apply for recognition by HMRC as a charity, reclaim tax on Gift Aid, profits and expenditure
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