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Starting a charity	Using online services	Public benefit
Running a charity	Closing a charity	Annual returns
Updating charity details	About the Commission	Complaints
Requesting information/FOI

 Most popular FAQs

• How do I register my charity?
• Where can I get a plain language guide to the Charities Act 2006? 
• How do I change our charity's trustee details or contact information?
• Can I get copies of a charity's accounts or governing document?
• How do I contact the Charity Commission?
• Apply for it - quick guidance about contacting the Charity Commission
• How can I find out about funding opportunities for our charity?
• What changes were made to financial thresholds for charities?
• What happens if our charity fails to submit its Annual Return or Update form?
• What changes have been made to the latest Annual Return forms?
• Does my charity need an audit?
• Do I need to send my accounts to the Commission?
• Charity Commission guidance on public benefit
• Online application for Registration