Charities Act 2022 – information about changes being introduced from 7 March 2024

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Below is a summary of the changes due to come into force on 7 March 2024. Making changes to governing documents The Act is introducing a new statutory power that trusts and unincorporated associations will be able to use to make changes to their governing document. These charities will need to have the Commission’s authority Read more about Charities Act 2022 – information about changes being introduced from 7 March 2024[…]

March is top month for Marriage Allowance claims

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HMRC has today revealed that March is the most popular month for Marriage Allowance applications, with almost 70,000 couples applying in March last year. And with the option to backdate their claim for the previous 4 tax years, eligible couples could receive a lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000, in addition to reducing their tax Read more about March is top month for Marriage Allowance claims[…]

Companies House fees increasing from 1 May 2024

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Companies House fees are set to increase from 1 May 2024. Below is Company incorporation and registration fees for the UK. Transaction Channel New fee Incorporation Digital £50 Incorporation (same day) Software £78 Incorporation Software £50 Incorporation Paper £71 Registration under s1040 (Part 33 Chapter 1) CA06 Paper £71 Re-registration of a company under Part Read more about Companies House fees increasing from 1 May 2024[…]

First set of changes to UK company law to come into force on 4 March 2024

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Further to our previous post – Upcoming Changes to UK company law Companies House have announced that they aim to introduce the first set of measurer under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparent Act on 4 March 2024 (The introduction of these changes needs secondary legislation so this date is still dependent on parliamentary timetables. It Read more about First set of changes to UK company law to come into force on 4 March 2024[…]

1 Week to go to file your Self Assessment

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With only one week to go until the 31 January Self Assessment deadline, HMRC reports that 3.8 million people are still yet to file their tax return are urged to act now or risk facing a £100 penalty. For the year 2022 to 2023 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is expecting more than 12.1 million Read more about 1 Week to go to file your Self Assessment[…]

Upcoming Changes to UK company law

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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received royal assent on 26 October 2023. The act gives Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth. Over time, the measures will lead to improved transparency and more accurate and trusted information on our registers. There’ll be Read more about Upcoming Changes to UK company law[…]

The Countdown is on for 5.7 million customers to file their tax return

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With less than a month to go to the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging nearly 5.7 million customers to file their tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year. HMRC data shows almost 6.5 million customers have already beaten the Self Assessment clock by filing their tax return including Read more about The Countdown is on for 5.7 million customers to file their tax return[…]

National Energy Action (NEA) community events grants scheme is launched

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NEA is running a small grants scheme for organisations to apply to deliver a community event in their local area in support of one of our winter campaigns: Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (30 November 2023) or The Nation’s Biggest Housewarming (11–15 December 2023) They are looking for a diverse range of partners to support our campaigns by delivering a householder-focused Read more about National Energy Action (NEA) community events grants scheme is launched[…]

Quickbooks – Google single sign-on will no longer be supported

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You need to update your Intuit account profile immediately to continue accessing QuickBooks products. On 20 October 2023, Intuit will no longer support Google Single Sign-On (SSO) to sign in to QuickBooks products. Our records show that you use Google SSO to log into your QuickBooks account. Please take action immediately and update your Intuit account profile, to avoid losing Read more about Quickbooks – Google single sign-on will no longer be supported[…]

Funding – Leeds Building Society Foundation

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As of July 2022, The Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation’s changed its focus and is now offering grants to supporting those in need of a safe and secure home, and we want to provide UK registered charities with grants to support this purpose. Criteria themes Your project must meet our purpose through one or more Read more about Funding – Leeds Building Society Foundation[…]