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Help handling charities

Help handling charities

Many of us support charities in one way or another; you too may help through volunteering, fundraising or donations. Charities are part of the fabric of our society. They bring communities together, h ...
Will you pass on something wonderful?

Will you pass on something wonderful?

It’s a common myth that only the rich and famous leave money to charity in their will. In fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The vital work that charities do often relies on gifts in wills ...
What is Gift Aid?

What is Gift Aid?

We have all heard the expression Gift Aid mentioned in connection with charitable donations, but do we really understand what it means? Donating through Gift Aid means charities and community amateur ...
The Charity Commission: How much do you know?

The Charity Commission: How much do you know?

We have all heard of the Charity Commission but how much do we know about the work it does and how it steps in when things go wrong? The Charity Commission for England and Wales is the non-ministerial ...