Articles in "Charities"

Small charities with employees are often unaware that they are eligible for the Employment Allowance. This enables them to reduce their annual National Insurance liability by up to £5,000, so long as their total NI liabilities were less than £100,000 in the previous tax year. Unincorporated charities and Community Action Sports Clubs are also eligible.

The Charity Commission’s new “My Charity Commission Account” service will go live on Monday 31 July.

Maximising fundraising income has never been more important – and arguably the fundraising environment has never been more challenging.

New Academy Trust Handbook for 2023/24 sees increase in related party transaction threshold.

In the same way that limited companies have to file an Annual Return to Companies House each year confirming and/or updating their details, charities are required to file an Annual Return to the Charity Commission.

All charities rely on individuals who are willing to give their time and skills to act as trustees. Now a new online initiative from the Charity Commission has been launched to provide better support for trustees – and it’s a good idea for anyone on a charity’s board to sign up.

A leading Norfolk charity finance expert is urging people wanting to donate to relief efforts following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria to heed advice from the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator and ‘give safely’ – checking that charities are legitimate before parting with their cash.

Covid has led to many entrepreneurs seeking to focus their efforts on a social purpose. Community Interest Companies are a great vehicle for them to do just that says Charity specialist Kyle Smith.