
Charity Funds: Restricted, Unrestricted, Designated, and Endowment Funds
Understanding the different types of charity funds is essential for proper financial management. In this blog, we explain the key differences between restricted, unrestricted, designated,

Managing conflict of interest in your charity
Navigating Conflicts of Interest as a Charity Trustee: Essential Guidelines As a trustee, your foremost obligation is to make decisions that serve the best interests

When can a charity refuse donations ?
Accepting and Returning Donations: Insights from the Charity Commission At the heart of charity operations lies the acceptance and management of donations. However, not all

Unlocking the Power of Gift Aid
Unlocking the Power of Gift Aid: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Charity Introduction: Gift Aid is a powerful tool for UK charities, providing a significant

Should Trustees be paid for providing Goods and Services to their Charities?
Navigating Changes: Paying Trustees for Goods and Services in Charities Introduction: As a member of a charity, you understand the dedication and effort required to

Let’s Talk Director’s Loan Accounts: Your Handy Guide for Easy Peasy Finances!
Directors Loan Accounts (DLA) Hey there, fellow business owners! Running a limited company can be pretty exciting, but we all know that dealing with finances

A simple guide to the Mini-Budget 2022 (The Growth Plan)
Dec 07, 2022 The headline message from the Chancellor The Growth Plan 2022 makes growth the government’s central economic mission, setting a target of reaching

Christmas party entertainment
What entertainment is tax free? It’s that time of the year again when every business opens their wallet to show appreciation to their staff. Don’t

HMRC Publishes ridiculous excuses for not completing tax returns
HMRC Publishes ridiculous excuses for not completing tax returns Every year, following the 31 January Self-Assessment (SA) deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) receives a

Tax is changing – how will this affect your business?
Tax is changing – how will this affect your business? HMRC has been pushing to make tax digital for some time now. Claiming it will

Reducing Payment on accounts
Reducing Payment on accounts Payment on accounts can be reduced if estimated tax for the new tax year is lower than the previous tax year.

Tax return Deadline
Tax return Deadline We are almost getting to the end of the 23/24 tax return season (deadline day is 31st January 2025 – midnight). The above

Avoid Costly Tax Return Mistakes: Check your Self-Assessment Registration!
As the 31st January 2025 tax return deadline approaches, it’s crucial for UK self-employed individuals, freelancers, and small business owners to ensure they are fully

What Information You Need to Include in Your Self-Assessment Tax Return
Self-Assessment tax season may seem like it’s a long way off, but it’s never too early to get ahead. Whether your tax situation is simple

High-Income Child Benefit Charge: What It Means and how does it affect me?
Question: What is the High Income Child Benefit Charge, and how does it affect me? Answer: The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) is a

Autumn Budget Highlights:
1. National Living and Minimum Wage Increases 2. National Insurance Contributions (NICs) 3. Real-Time Reporting for Benefits in Kind 4. Overseas Workday Relief Changes 5.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTDIT)
What is Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax? Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) is a new government drive to modernize how

Top Tax-Free Benefits for Company Directors
While taxation usually focuses on what you owe, there are also ways to take advantage of tax-free perks. The best tax-free benefit for company directors
Differences Between CICs, Charities, and Not-for-Profits in the UK
When it comes to setting up an organization with a social or charitable purpose in the UK, you may come across a variety of terms:
A step-by-step guide on how to set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) in the UK
1. Understand What a CIC Is 2. Decide the Type of CIC 3. Choose a Name 4. Draft a Community Interest Statement 5. Prepare Your
A step-by-step guide on how to set up a charity in England & Wales
1. Decide on the Charity’s Purpose 2. Choose a Charity Structure 3. Choose Your Charity Name 4. Appoint Trustees 5. Draft a Governing Document 6.