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This guide outlines what the law in England and Wales says a charity is.
Understand the rules and risks when using charity funds to pay a trustee or a person or organisation connected to a trustee.
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for a citizenship fee waiver for individuals under the age of 18.
Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.
How to use internal financial controls to manage your charity鈥檚 financial activity and protect it from fraud and loss.
A list of the supporting documents you need to provide when applying for a passport from outside the UK.
Samples showing the layout and format of trustees鈥� annual reports and accounts under SORP 2005. For samples under SORP FRSSE and SORP FRS 102, see detail below.
Describes how the General Register Office can help you research your family tree and family history.
Comprehensive information for those people who want to form a community interest company (CIC), other stakeholders and those giving professional advice about CICs.
How to set up and use your new 'Charity Commission Account' and manage other users鈥� access and permissions.
Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.
Guidance about making trustee decisions, including the 7 decision-making principles.
Information about the Dormant Assets Scheme, including its impact to date and expansion
Find out about the rules you must follow to govern your charity.
How to decide what your charity鈥檚 purposes are and write them in the 鈥榦bjects鈥� clause of your governing document.
Understand what information you will need to prepare for the Annual Return 2025, and why new questions have been included.
How to produce communications that include, accurately portray, and are accessible to disabled people.
Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.
Find out about your responsibilities to keep everyone who comes into contact with your charity safe from harm: this includes volunteers, staff and beneficiaries.
Directions and guidance the examiner must follow and the role and responsibility of independent examiners when examining the accounts of a charity.
Don鈥檛 include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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