Step-by-step guide to register a UK charity: choose structure, draft governing docs, Charity Commission & HMRC setup, SORP accounting, Gift Aid, reporting.
Planning to register a charity in the UK? This practical guide walks you through choosing the right structure (CIO, charitable company, trust), drafting compliant governing documents and charitable objects, passing the public benefit test, and completing Charity Commission and HMRC registrations. Learn what records SORP requires, how Gift Aid and VAT reliefs work, when you need an independent examination or audit, and the annual reporting deadlines trustees must meet. Set your organisation up for long-term compliance and transparency—and lean on Leader Accountancy for expert support from setup to ongoing reporting.