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Frequently Asked Questions


Are there any good reasons for registering as a charity?

Being a registered charity can help your organisation but it also gives additional responsibilities....
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Where can I find out about about insurance?

This fact sheet tells you what you need to know....
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Where can I find a model constitution?

Model constitutions on the internet....
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How do I get a Criminal Records Bureau Check or Disclosure?

Many individuals are now asked to have a Criminal Records Bureau Check or Disclosure. The Charity Commission is asking some new groups for evidence of CRB checks....
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Where can I get help with community research?

ARVAC's community research project will help small groups design a research project and acquire the necessary skills....
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Where can I find statistical information about LB Ealing?

Statistics can be used to support funding applications...
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Where can I find information about starting a group?

Information about starting, running and developing an organisation. A fact sheet is available explaining different legal structures....
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When should a new group start keeping accounts?

All groups should have financial records....
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What is a Social Enterprise?

Find out more about Social Enterprise....
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