Helpful links and downloads
Links to great resources for managing your charity smoothly and efficiently.
HMRC and Gift Aid
For general matters, try these details:
Web: Main HMRC contact page for charities
HMRC offers webchat and links for sending specific queries from its main contact page above.
Telephone Helpline: 0300 123 1073, open 8.30am – 5pm
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Not registered with HMRC yet?
HMRC offers a comprehensive guide to registration at this link |
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Forms
There is a specific section on HMRC’s website devoted to charities forms, accessible via this link: |
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Charities Online
Most Gift Aid repayment claims with HMRC are made online. Whether you plan to claim direct or use a third party service such as Fund Filer, registering with HMRC’s Charities Online service. is the first step. |
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Fund Filer
Manage your Gift Aid with our sister service, Fund Filer. Record your donors and donations in a fully secure online environment and let Fund Filer calculate the Gift Aid due and prepare your repayment claim. |
Charities Commission information
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England and Wales
The Regulator for Charities in England and Wales (The Charity Commission) |
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Scotland
Office of the Scottish Charitiy Regulator (OSCR) |
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Northern Ireland
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland |
General Resources
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Parish Resources
Parish Resources is operated by the stewardship department of the Church of England and features a comprehensive range of resources tailored for the needs of parish church treasurers. |
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Charities Aid Foundation
Many customers of Envelope Systems and Fund Filer use CAF’s wide range of services. |
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Institute of Fundraising
The Institute is a Government-backed body dedicated to supporting and representing fundraisers via effective leadership, standards setting and training. Envelope Systems and Fund Filer are members. |
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Association of Church Treasurers and Accountants
The Association was set up in the wake of the Charities Acts 1992 and 1993 and seeks to guide church book-keeping and accounts officers (treasurers and their assistants), specifically on accounts regulations as they apply to churches. It is not specific to any denomination and the Association makes a point of addressing the needs of lay, untutored officers, via training, seminars and other types of support. |