Charitable Trusts...
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Advantages of Charitable Trusts
This article gives a brief overview of the nature of charitable trusts, and looks at some of the benefits associated with them....
Appealing for Funds
Explaining some of the regulations regarding charitable fundraising, as revised in the Charities Act 2006....
Charitable vs. Non-Charitable Trusts
This article looks at some of the major differences between charitable and non-charitable trusts....
Checklist: Is a Charitable Trust Right for Us?
Charitable trust enjoy favourable tax treatment, and trustees of these organisations benefit from significant flexibility. But this type of arrangement is not the…...
Establishing a Charitable Trust
This article looks at the process of establishing a charitable trust, and includes guidance on drafting a trust deed....
Recent Legal Reform
Explaining the provisions made in the Charities Act 2006, and the ways in which they affect charitable trusts....
Rules on Character
All about the basic requirements that must be fulfilled in order for the character of a trust to be deemed charitable....
Tax Effectiveness
What is tax effective? This article explains the tax advantages that are available through the establishment of a charitable trust....
Top Tips for Deciding on Suitable Beneficiaries
Our top tips on choosing beneficiaries, and deciding how to disburse funds....
What Are the Alternatives to a Charitable Trust?
Charitable trusts are not the only option if you want to start a charitable venture. You may also wish to consider incorporation, or other forms of unincorporated…...
What is a Charitable Trust?
This article looks at the basic characteristics of charitable trusts, bearing in mind the changes entrained by the Charities Act 2006....