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Registering a Charity in England and Wales

This webinar will guide you through the process of setting up a charity in simple terms.

Explore what makes an organisation eligible for charity registration and gain a basic overview of the steps for setting up and registering a charity in England and Wales. You’ll also learn about common myths and misconceptions.

By the end of the event, you’ll:

  • understand what a charity is and when it's required to register with the Charity Commission for England and Wales
  • address some common myths and misconceptions about charities
  • understand the role of the Charity Commission for England and Wales and how they assess charity registrations
  • learn the key steps to set up and register a charity
  • hear insights from a recently-registered small charity
  • discover further help and guidance to support charity registration.

This webinar is suitable for all interested in the process of charity registration in England and Wales. This includes:

  • anyone thinking about setting up a new charity
  • small charities nearing the registration threshold
  • trustee boards seeking to change their charitable structure.

Speakers include:

  • Aggie Taylor, Governance consultant at NCVO
  • Stuart Wood, Head of registration at the Charity Commission England and Wales
  • Luca Straker, CEO and founder of Proud Changemakers.