The Charities Commission has issued a reminder to charities yet to submit their annual return for 2016. If you haven’t filed your return for 2016 you have 10 months from the end of your charity’s financial year to do so. All charities have a legal responsibility to send an annual return to the Charity Commission. Failing to do so risks the public’s trust in your charity and its reputation.
What you need to submit depends on a charity’s annual income. The Charity commission has issued a guide to the accounting essentials for charities to help you understand the type of accounts your charity has to prepare, and whether they need an audit or independent examination.