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Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
Unincorporated associations are organisations set up through an agreement between a group of people who come together for a reason other than to make a profit
Decide whether to set up a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), a charitable company or an unincorporated association or trust.
You can start to raise funds for your charity once you have your governing document and trustees in place.
Contact your council about funding and grants for your project - activities for young people, volunteer programmes, development of communal facilities
Find out what it means to be a charity and what to do if setting up a charity is the right option for you.
Tax relief on donations, Gift Aid, payroll giving, leaving a gift in your will, keeping tax records; find a charity; donating land, property or shares
How to register as a community amateur sports club (CASC) - eligibility, tax relief, form CASC A1
Tax exemptions and reliefs for charities - apply for recognition by HMRC as a charity, reclaim tax on Gift Aid, profits and expenditure
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.
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