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Charities
Archives for April 2020
Discussion List
Grants for community interest companies
Urgent help required please We are a community interest company who rent a building as our clients have a learning disability and have a private landlord so at the moment we are being charged for our rent but my question is if they are claiming a grant for £25,000 or £10,000 which I think they are, is it legal to be taking…
The Big Night IN
Should the BBC be encouraging donaters to use Gift Aid, surely this takes away from NHS funds? Hopefully it will be a good fund raising night. If you agree, please spread the word. Thanks
Small charitable/community project - what do we need to know?
Hello all Here's hoping there's a charity boffin that can help. I am setting up a small project, and some friends will probably support me as volunteers, too. The project aims to provide adults who're isolated and living alone with activity packs to keep busy and avoid boredom—in turn, promoting their wellbeing, during…
Time to cancel Monthly Charges for Charities
I am secretary of a small charity whose income comes mainly from coffee mornings. We bank with CAF who make a £5 / month account maintenance fee - that is now very significant when you have no income. Are you in the same position? I have asked CAF if they could cancel any fees for the rest of 2020. - I live in hope but if…
Gift aid
Hi Martin and co. Where ever possible I have ticked the box and given name and address details so that a charity has benefited from gift aid tax benefit. This includes direct debit subscriptions. I am also a registered donor to Sue Ryder charity shops. Sue Ryder will regularly send a letter detailing how much money they…
Small Business Rates Relief
Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert has set up a £1 Million fund to help small charities during the Coronavirus Crisis. In just 1-week applications totalled £50 Million. Clearly the needs for help are overwhelming. The Government has just announced that £10K grants are to be given to any business receiving Small Business…
How to Online Fundraise for Multiple Charities
Hi all, looking for some advice. I've started running an online quiz which has picked up some transactions. I should have over 50 participants next week. I am going to suggest an optional £1 entry per player which will go to charity. I would like the winning quiz team to choose a charity that will be donated to that week.…
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