
A party seeking to restrict another's commercial activities must consider whether such terms are normal in similar, factual and contractual circumstances.
If you are a charity registered with the Charity Commission then each year, depending on your income and/or the type of charity you are, you will be required to file your Annual Return. Depending on the level of your income and structure, you will also need to file the trustees’ annual report and accounts.
We have provided an introductory guide to help you prepare your Annual Return. If you require any further assistance then we would recommend that you speak to your usual contact at Anthony Collins Solicitors or your accountant.
Do I have to?
All Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) and other charities with an income of more than £10,000 must file their Annual Return with the Charity Commission within 10 months of their financial year end date.
If your charity has an income of less than £10,000 and is not a CIO then you must keep your charity’s details on the Charities Register up to date e.g. changes in trustees. The Charity Commission recommends that you do this by filing an Annual Return.
Remember – if you omit to file your Annual Return (and such other regulatory documents) on time then the charity’s entry on the Register of Charities will be marked overdue and even when filed, the entry will show that the Annual Return was filed late. Continued failure to file the Annual Return (and if relevant, your accounts and trustees’ report) will result in the Charity Commission opening an inquiry into the charity which will be published on its website.
What information do I need?
You will need a copy of your accounts for its completed financial year end and your charity’s Charity Commission online services password.
You will provide:
We are a charitable company – is there anything else we should know?
If you are a charitable company then you may also find our briefing about Confirmation Statements (previously known as Annual Returns) helpful. You may also need to file a return with HMRC.
Trustees’ responsibilities
We would also reiterate the Charity Commission’s message that trustees of a charity should not rely on accountants filing the charity’s Annual Return and such other documents with the Charity Commission. It is the trustees’ responsibility to ensure that any advisors have completed the charity’s annual requirements within the deadline.
For more help and advice on completing Annual Returns for the Charity Commission please contact Phil Watts.
A party seeking to restrict another's commercial activities must consider whether such terms are normal in similar, factual and contractual circumstances.
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