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Registered social landlords as charities.
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Information on the incorporation of charity trustees, what types of charity can apply and what happens after incorporation.
If your company isn’t a charity you need Charity Commission permission to use the words ‘charity’, ‘charity’s’, ‘charities’ or ‘charitable’ (known as sensitive words) in its name.
An overview of the legal and good practice issues that charities need to consider when delivering public services.
Guidance on what you can do if you are unhappy with one of the Commission’s decisions.
Privacy notice about how we process your data when you book onto or attend Charity Commission outreach events.
Guidance for trustees of recreation ground charities about issues relevant to them, including the management and disposal of the land.
Guidance for charities and trustees responding to the crisis in Ukraine.
Charitable status and tax issues connected with affordable home ownership.
Constitutions and trust deed templates for service funds (membership and non-membership), for use by charities with and without trustees.
Information for auditors and independent examiners about reporting relevant matters of interest to UK charity regulators.
How an unincorporated charity can nominate someone to hold the title of its property or assets on its behalf.
What governors of foundation, voluntary aided, voluntary controlled and academy schools need to know about being charity trustees.
Charity Commission guidance about how to run effective emergency appeals and other ways to contribute to relief efforts.
How we assess waiver applications for charity trustee and senior management positions. Includes advice about what to do if you are not satisfied with the waiver decision.
How the Charity Commission can use official warnings to deal with wrongdoing in charities.
Guidance on audits and independent examinations under the Companies Act and Charities Act.
Charity Commission guidance on running a village hall.
Understand the rules on political activity and campaigning and how they are regulated.
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