Applying for registration?

Starting up

Here is where you can find resources to help you if you are considering starting a new charity.

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Benefits and obligations of registered charities

Here is where you can learn about the different benefits and obligations of registered charities under the Charities Act 2005.

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Preparing to register

These pages outline what you will need to prepare before you register, such as your charitable purpose, your rules document and your officer information.

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Ready to apply?

This page lays out everything you will need to apply and the steps of the registration process.

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Need to re-register?

In the past, deregistered charities who re-registered received a new charity registration (CC) number. This meant that the same charity would be treated as a new and separate entity and would be displayed more than once on the Charities Register.

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