Annual Returns
The Charities Act 2005 requires all charities registered with Charities Services to file an Annual Return within 6 months of their balance date (financial year end).
Filing an annual return with a balance date BEFORE 31 March 2016
Charities with their financial year (balance date) ending before the 31st of March 2016 can continue to submit the previous annual return.
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Filing an annual return with a balance date ON or AFTER 31 March 2016
Charities with their financial year (balance date) ending on or after the 31st of March 2016 are now required to submit the updated annual return within 6 months of their balance date.
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New statutory audit and review requirements
Changes to the Charities Act 2005 created statutory audit and review requirements for medium and large Registered Charities from 1 April 2015.
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How to pay online
Follow these steps to pay your Annual Return fees via online banking.
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