Guides

Charities SORP 2026 explained for small UK charities — the three-tier framework, when it applies, and what Tier 1 charities under £500k income need to change.

How to write a complaints policy for your charity — what the Charity Commission expects, a step-by-step process, and a template for small UK charities.

When charity trustees can be paid in the UK — the legal position, exceptions, expenses, and what your governing document needs to say.

How to evaluate charity compliance tools — the features small UK charities actually need, pricing red flags, and when a dedicated tool makes sense.

How to write a safeguarding policy for your charity — what to include, DBS check requirements, and a practical template for small UK charities.

How many trustees a UK charity needs by legal form, the Charity Commission's recommendation, and practical advice on board size for small charities.

A practical guide to UK GDPR for small charities — what data protection rules apply, ICO registration, lawful bases, privacy notices, and common mistakes.

How to write a reserves policy for your charity — what to include, how to set a target range, and a practical template for small UK charities.

Step-by-step guide to claiming Gift Aid from HMRC — registration, declarations, the small donations scheme, and common mistakes small charities make.

A practical guide to the Charity Governance Code 2025 for small UK charities — all 8 principles explained, with self-assessment questions for each.

A criteria-based guide to choosing charity management software for small UK charities — what features matter, what to avoid, and how to evaluate options.

Step-by-step guide to preparing your charity's annual return for the Charity Commission — what to gather, common mistakes, and key deadlines.

A practical compliance checklist for small UK charities — annual returns, governance code, required policies, Gift Aid, DBS checks, and SORP 2026 changes.