Charity Trustees Quiz
The Charity Commission has launched the next phase of its trustee campaign which aims to increase charity trustees’ knowledge and drive a positive change in
Scottish charities regulations
Charities in Scotland are regulated by an independent body. This body is called the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). The OSCR is the
New powers for charities
From 14 June 2023, the latest set of changes mandated by the Charities Acts 2022 came into force. Changes now in place include simplified legal requirements
Can a charity claim Gift Aid?
Charities can claim Gift Aid on donations made by eligible taxpayers. This can boost donations by an extra 25% if the donor makes a Gift
Gifts to spouse or charity
In most cases, there is no capital gains tax (CGT) to be paid on the transfer of assets to a spouse or civil partner. There
Sponsoring a charity
There are special rules in place when a limited company gives to charity. This can include Corporation Tax relief for qualifying donations made to registered
Giving It Everything
Christchurch is a city forged in adversity but the Christchurch Foundation is bringing together residents, donors and volunteers to bring out the city’s best. As…
Donations to overseas charities
Taxpayers who make donations to charities in other countries can qualify for tax relief in the UK under certain circumstances. This means that UK charitable
Preparing a charity annual return
The Charity Commission requires that charities registered in England or Wales must send an annual return to report their income and expenditure. The deadline for