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Neville Reid: See also: Charity Event – sample message

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See also: Charity Event – sample message

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			See also: [[Charity Event]] – sample message

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Neville Reid: Freegle for example

2024-12-10T11:55:38Z

Freegle for example

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	In England and Wales, charities do not have to be registered with the Charity Commission, although an organisation cannot call itself a charity unless it abides by certain laws.		In England and Wales, charities do not have to be registered with the Charity Commission, although an organisation cannot call itself a charity unless it abides by certain laws.

			So Freegle, for instance, is a registered society whose regulator is the FCA rather than the Charity Commission, see https://www.ilovefreegle.org/about, and can refer to itself as "registered as a charity with HMRC".

	In Scotland, a charity has to be included on the Scottish Charity Register. However, an organisation not registered as a charity in Scotland can refer to itself as a charity if all of the following apply:		In Scotland, a charity has to be included on the Scottish Charity Register. However, an organisation not registered as a charity in Scotland can refer to itself as a charity if all of the following apply:
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	* It does not occupy any land or premises in Scotland or carry out any activities in any office shop, or similar premises in Scotland		* It does not occupy any land or premises in Scotland or carry out any activities in any office shop, or similar premises in Scotland
	* In referring to itself as a charity it makes reference to being established as a charity under the law of a country other than Scotland.		* In referring to itself as a charity it makes reference to being established as a charity under the law of a country other than Scotland.
	~~so Freegle, for instance, should be able to refer to itself as "registered as a charity with HMRC".~~

	Please remember, though, that community groups and smaller organisations are often not registered charities and are still doing very good things for your community.		Please remember, though, that community groups and smaller organisations are often not registered charities and are still doing very good things for your community.

Neville Reid: https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/ now has a searchable register, so remove old paragraph. GuideStar UK collapsed in 2010

2024-12-10T11:48:13Z

https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/ now has a searchable register, so remove old paragraph. GuideStar UK collapsed in 2010

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	* http://www.oscr.org.uk/ (for Scotland)		* http://www.oscr.org.uk/ (for Scotland)
	* http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk (for Northern Ireland)		* http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk (for Northern Ireland)

	~~or here: http://www.guidestar.org.uk/~~


	Depending on which country you are in, there are different rules about whether an organisation can call itself a charity.		Depending on which country you are in, there are different rules about whether an organisation can call itself a charity.
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	* In referring to itself as a charity it makes reference to being established as a charity under the law of a country other than Scotland.		* In referring to itself as a charity it makes reference to being established as a charity under the law of a country other than Scotland.
	so Freegle, for instance, should be able to refer to itself as "registered as a charity with HMRC".		so Freegle, for instance, should be able to refer to itself as "registered as a charity with HMRC".

	Northern Ireland has only just instigated an official body to register charities and is still not operating a register. Previously designated charities are on a 'deemed list', however, so if you have concerns, please email them for advice at admin@charitycommissionni.org.uk

	Please remember, though, that community groups and smaller organisations are often not registered charities and are still doing very good things for your community.		Please remember, though, that community groups and smaller organisations are often not registered charities and are still doing very good things for your community.

Neville Reid: replace dead link for Charity Commission in E&W

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replace dead link for Charity Commission in E&W

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	Freegle communities can welcome and even encourage the participation of local charities and community groups, but may feel it is important that they follow the same rules as individual members. You might be concerned about the authenticity of charities and community groups. To check if a charity is registered or pending registration you can go here:		Freegle communities can welcome and even encourage the participation of local charities and community groups, but may feel it is important that they follow the same rules as individual members. You might be concerned about the authenticity of charities and community groups. To check if a charity is registered or pending registration you can go here:

	* ~~http~~://~~www~~.~~charity-commission~~.gov.uk (for England and Wales)		* https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ (for England and Wales)
	* http://www.oscr.org.uk/ (for Scotland)		* http://www.oscr.org.uk/ (for Scotland)
	*http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk (for Northern Ireland)		* http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk (for Northern Ireland)

	or here: http://www.guidestar.org.uk/		or here: http://www.guidestar.org.uk/

Jacky at 19:16, 10 November 2021

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	Freegle ~~groups~~ can welcome and even encourage the participation of local charities and community groups, but may feel it is important that they follow the same rules as individual members. ~~Some groups are~~ concerned about the authenticity of charities and community groups. To check if a charity is registered or pending registration you can go here:		Freegle communities can welcome and even encourage the participation of local charities and community groups, but may feel it is important that they follow the same rules as individual members. You might be concerned about the authenticity of charities and community groups. To check if a charity is registered or pending registration you can go here:

	* http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk (for England and Wales)		* http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk (for England and Wales)

Jacky at 15:59, 14 December 2017

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	Please remember, though, that community groups and smaller organisations are often not registered charities and are still doing very good things for your community.		Please remember, though, that community groups and smaller organisations are often not registered charities and are still doing very good things for your community.


	Tip: Some Freegle groups have a database of known local charities and community groups that use Freegle and that the mods team have verified. Having a database enables members to check the credentials of those responding to their posts on behalf of organisations.

	~~Sample Admin message to encourage members to welcome charities and other groups as participants - [[Charities and nonprofits]].~~

Jacky at 22:26, 31 October 2012

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	In England and Wales, charities do not have to be registered with the Charity Commission, although an organisation cannot call itself a charity unless it abides by certain laws.		In England and Wales, charities do not have to be registered with the Charity Commission, although an organisation cannot call itself a charity unless it abides by certain laws.

	In Scotland, a charity has to be included on the Scottish Charity Register.		In Scotland, a charity has to be included on the Scottish Charity Register. However, an organisation not registered as a charity in Scotland can refer to itself as a charity if all of the following apply:
			* It is established under the law of another country other than Scotland and entitled to refer to itself as charity in that country and managed wholly or mainly outwith Scotland.
			* It does not occupy any land or premises in Scotland or carry out any activities in any office shop, or similar premises in Scotland
			* In referring to itself as a charity it makes reference to being established as a charity under the law of a country other than Scotland.
			so Freegle, for instance, should be able to refer to itself as "registered as a charity with HMRC".

	Northern Ireland has only just instigated an official body to register charities and is still not operating a register. Previously designated charities are on a 'deemed list', however, so if you have concerns, please email them for advice at admin@charitycommissionni.org.uk		Northern Ireland has only just instigated an official body to register charities and is still not operating a register. Previously designated charities are on a 'deemed list', however, so if you have concerns, please email them for advice at admin@charitycommissionni.org.uk

Jacky at 09:55, 23 October 2012

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	* http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk (for England and Wales)		* http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk (for England and Wales)
	* http://www.oscr.org.uk/ (for Scotland)		* http://www.oscr.org.uk/ (for Scotland)
			*http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk (for Northern Ireland)

	or here: http://www.guidestar.org.uk/ .		or here: http://www.guidestar.org.uk/

	~~Charities do not have to be registered although~~ an organisation ~~cannot~~ call itself a charity ~~unless it abides by certain laws; community groups and smaller organisations however are often not registered charities and are still doing good things~~.
			Depending on which country you are in, there are different rules about whether an organisation can call itself a charity.

	~~Tip: Some Freegle groups have a database of known local~~ charities ~~and community groups that use Freegle and that the mods team~~ have ~~verified. Having a database enables members~~ to ~~check~~ the ~~credentials of those responding to their posts on behalf of organisations~~.		In England and Wales, charities do not have to be registered with the Charity Commission, although an organisation cannot call itself a charity unless it abides by certain laws.

	~~(link~~ to ~~example~~ database ~~here~~ and ~~guidelines for~~ database)		In Scotland, a charity has to be included on the Scottish Charity Register.

			Northern Ireland has only just instigated an official body to register charities and is still not operating a register. Previously designated charities are on a 'deemed list', however, so if you have concerns, please email them for advice at admin@charitycommissionni.org.uk

			Please remember, though, that community groups and smaller organisations are often not registered charities and are still doing very good things for your community.


			Tip: Some Freegle groups have a database of known local charities and community groups that use Freegle and that the mods team have verified. Having a database enables members to check the credentials of those responding to their posts on behalf of organisations.

	Sample Admin message to encourage members to welcome charities and other groups as participants - [[Charities and nonprofits]].		Sample Admin message to encourage members to welcome charities and other groups as participants - [[Charities and nonprofits]].



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	[[Category:Local_Community]] [[Category:Specific_Circumstances]]		[[Category:Local_Community]] [[Category:Specific_Circumstances]]

Edwh at 09:20, 23 October 2012

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	Freegle groups can welcome and even encourage the participation of local charities and community groups, but may feel it is important that they follow the same rules as individual members. Some groups are concerned about the authenticity of charities and community groups. To check if a charity is registered or pending registration you can go here:		Freegle groups can welcome and even encourage the participation of local charities and community groups, but may feel it is important that they follow the same rules as individual members. Some groups are concerned about the authenticity of charities and community groups. To check if a charity is registered or pending registration you can go here:

	http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk		* http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk (for England and Wales)
			* http://www.oscr.org.uk/ (for Scotland)

	or here:		or here: http://www.guidestar.org.uk/ .

	http://www.guidestar.org.uk/

	Charities do not have to be registered although an organisation cannot call itself a charity unless it abides by certain laws; community groups and smaller organisations however are often not registered charities and are still doing good things.		Charities do not have to be registered although an organisation cannot call itself a charity unless it abides by certain laws; community groups and smaller organisations however are often not registered charities and are still doing good things.

Christian at 22:51, 27 June 2012

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	Freegle groups can welcome and even encourage the participation of local charities and community groups, but may feel it is important that they follow the same rules as individual members. Some groups are concerned about the authenticity of charities and community groups. To check if a charity is registered or pending registration you can go here:		Freegle groups can welcome and even encourage the participation of local charities and community groups, but may feel it is important that they follow the same rules as individual members. Some groups are concerned about the authenticity of charities and community groups. To check if a charity is registered or pending registration you can go here:

	http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk~~/registeredcharities/first.asp~~		http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk

	or here:		or here: