You can apply to register a new or existing charity online. Once you've completed the first six screens, you'll receive a reference number which allows you to save your application and come back to it at any time.

You'll need to provide the following information in your application:

• your charity's name
• names and addresses of your trustees (the people who run your charity)
• a governing document (setting out how your charity is run)
• proof that its yearly income will be more than £5,000 (eg bank statements)
• proof that your charity is only going to do charitable work
• proof that your charity will provide public benefit

You should read our guidance on registering a charity before you start.

• Apply to register your charity
• Guidance on registering a charity

See also

• Is setting up a charity the right thing to do?
• Types of charity that don't have to register
• Resources for charities with annual incomes under £5,000
• Model governing documents
• Example charitable objects
• Demonstrating public benefit

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