Receiving donations is common for any charity. These donations can take different forms – cash, services, property – but we’ll be discussing when your charity receives goods as a donation. Especially during covid, many charities saw an increase in donated goods. Whether it’s PPE, medicine, food, clothing, or more, it’s important for you to understand…
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Blog, Charities
Can a cancelled fundraising event ticket be treated as a donation for Gift Aid purposes?
11
Mar
Mar
In April 2020, due to the impact of Covid-19 on charities, HMRC announced a temporary change to the rules around Gift Aid. Charities could claim Gift Aid on tickets sold for events, should the attendees choose not to request a refund. This rule has now become permanent, so we wanted to dig into it and…
Blog, Charities, Charities coronavirus
Help for Charities struggling to manage cashflow during Covid-19
14
Jan
Jan
The Charity Commission guidance on Covid-19 highlights the needs for UK charities to be monitoring cash flow. First, it’s important to have as accurate a picture as possible of how your charity is performing as it stands. That way you’ll be able to put together a more comprehensive and accurate plan as to how to…
Blog, Charities, Charities coronavirus
How struggling charities can continue to fundraise during Covid-19
13
Jan
Jan
Fundraising data has shown a surge in donations to new NHS and Covid-19 related charities during the course of the pandemic. Whilst this support is fantastic, and much needed in these times of crisis – many smaller charities and those supporting causes outside the Covid support world are suffering, as public attention remains largely on…
19
May
May
Auditors and independent examiners have, for a while now, had a statutory duty to report any matters of significance to the charity regulators, The Charity Commission for England and Wales, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator for Scotland and The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. The guidance however has been updated in April 2020…
24
Feb
Feb
At Saint & Co, we specialise in helping UK-based charities and non-profit organisations to thrive. When the finances are taken care of, and you know you’re making the most of your available funding, you’re able to put all of your energy and resources into supporting those at the heart of your cause. But we care…
03
Feb
Feb
In our recent blog about the challenges charities face in 2020, we reported that four in five charity leaders surveyed last year experienced an increasing demand for their services in 2019. In the face of increasing demand, organisations are feeling the need for access to funds in order to stay afloat and provide sustainably for…
20
Jan
Jan
In 2019, many charitable organisations in the UK saw a higher demand for their services. According to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), four in five charity leaders surveyed in 2019 experienced an increasing demand for their services over the past 12 months, and expect the same need to continue into 2020. With increasing demand on…
