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This guide describes how establishments should apply to nominate someone for a named veterinary surgeon (NVS) role.
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
There are 6 steps to setting up a charity. Find trustees for your charity…
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You must create a ‘governing document’ (or ‘rulebook’) for your charity…
You must apply to register your charity if both: its income is at least…
Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) must use this form to register a name change on Sam.
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HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2025 recognises unsung heroes who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK.
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.
Press release marking His Majesty The King's New Year Honours 2025.
The Charity Commission has concluded its inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation.
Guidance on naming community events, projects and buildings to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
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