Changes to Charity Commission Online Portal
October 30, 2023
The Charity Commission has recently changed their systems and therefore all previous log-ins to their online portal will no longer work.In order to create a new log-in, one of the trustees for your charity must set up a new "My Charity Commission Account" here: Setting up "M...
The Role of the Accountant in Supporting Charity Governance
August 4, 2023
Introduction
Accountants can make sure your charity’s finances are working as effectively as possible to promote your mission. Most people think this is achieved through the independent examination at the year-end, but accountants can have a much more thorough role within charities to ...
Cost of living crisis – Support for charities
November 28, 2022
The rising cost of living crisis is impacting us all, and charities are no exception.
Fundraising challenges, cost of business increases and volunteer and staff stability are just some of the many issues charities may face.
Over the coming weeks, the Charity Finance Gr...
Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2021
October 7, 2021
18-22 October 2021
Charity Fraud Awareness Week is an award-winning campaign organised by a global partnership of charities, regulators, law enforcement, representative and umbrella bodies, and other not-for-profit stakeholders.
The overall goal of the week is to promote awareness of the secto...
Charities & Tax
January 19, 2021
HMRC Recognition
Charities can get certain tax reliefs but you must be recognised by HMRC. To be recognised the charity must be:based in the UK, EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norwayestablished for charitable purposes onlyregistered with the Charity Commissionbe run by fit and proper pe...
What should be included in a charity's annual return?
January 19, 2021
Introduction
Every registered charity has to put together their Annual Report and Accounts to be submitted to the Charity Commission. For some organisations, putting this together feels like a lot of hard work with little reward. But it is much more than this.Rather than a chore that ser...
What is a Social Enterprise?
January 19, 2021
Introduction
Social enterprises are businesses that are changing the world for the better. They exist to achieve a social mission such as providing healthcare, creating jobs or advancing education.
Although profits may not be the main motivator, like traditional businesses, social ...
What is Independent Examination of Charity Accounts?
October 20, 2020
The trustees of all registered charities must produce a trustees’ annual report and accounts each year. Where a charity’s annual income is over £25,000, the trustees must also arrange for an independent person or accountancy firm to carry out either an audit or an...
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