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Charity Company Package
The Charity Company Package is our UK company formation package for charitable companies limited by guarantee, priced at £29.99 + £100 Companies House fee. It's built for organisations pursuing a charitable purpose rather than profit.
It includes UK company formation, Model Charity Articles of Association (or your own), a free online company manager, and access to partner bank accounts with cashback, so you can start accepting donations quickly.
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Make a Difference in Your Community in Just 3 Steps
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Enter your preferred charity name in the search box and proceed to checkout.
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Our compliance team will review your submission and contact you for identity verification.
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After verifying your ID, we will activate the service and complete your limited company registration.
*This package covers Companies House formation of a company limited by guarantee and provides Model Charity Articles of Association. Registration with the relevant charity regulator is a separate process and is not included.
Potential Benefits After Obtaining Charitable Status
Tax Exemptions and Reliefs
A charity recognised by HMRC qualify for tax relief on certain income and gains when funds are used for charitable purposes. Charities can also qualify for charitable business-rates relief, while VAT rules depend on the transaction and are not a general exemption.
Increased Credibility & Trust
Being registered as a charity can enhance the organisation's credibility and trustworthiness. Donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries are more likely to engage with a registered charity, knowing it is regulated and must adhere to specific standards and reporting requirements.
Eligibility for Grants & Funding
Many grant-making bodies and funding organisations prefer to fund registered charities exclusively. Registration can open access to a broader range of grants, donations, and funding opportunities essential for the growth and sustainability of non profit activities.
Legal Protection and Structure
Registering as a charity provides a formal legal structure that can protect the trustees and members from personal liability. This legal framework ensures the charity operates within defined guidelines, promoting good governance and accountability.
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£29.99
+ £100 Companies House feeThe Perfect Solution for Your Charity Organisation
- Fast online submission to Companies House (usually processed within 24 hours)
- Model Charity Articles of Association, which you can edit to include your company's objects, or you can provide your own Articles.
- Application for a 'Limited' name exemption, where eligible
- Support for applications using sensitive words such as Benevolent, Association, Society, Federation, Trust or Foundation, where permitted
- Certificate of Incorporation delivered by email and on high quality paper
- Guarantor certificates delivered by email and on high quality paper
- Memorandum and Articles of Association delivered by email and on high quality paper
- Free business account with cashback (subject to acceptance)
- Free merchant account with cashback, allowing you to accept debit and credit card payments
- Free online company manager - manage your limited by guarantee company online and receive company alerts and reminders
- Free support for the life of your company
- Free review - our team will review and check your order prior to dispatch to Companies House
- Internet presence starter kit - we'll pay for your .co.uk or .com domain name for the first year.
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£29.99 + £100 Companies House fee
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Charity Company Package Key Features
Form a company limited by guarantee for charitable purposes with the Charity Company Package for £29.99 + £100 Companies House fee.
Instant Form Submission To Companies House
Once you complete your online application and our required checks, we submit your application electronically to Companies House. Companies House normally processes incorporation applications within 24 hours, although complex applications can take longer. We will email you as soon as your company has been incorporated.
Official Company Documents
With the Charity Company Package, you will receive your Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles of Association and guarantor certificates electronically and on paper. Companies limited by guarantee do not issue share certificates.
Free Cash Back
When you form a company with us, you get an exclusive offer of a free bank account or merchant trading account that allows you to receive up to £55 cashback. If you decide to take up this offer, we will automatically forward your application to the chosen organisation.
Free Company Manager
Our online company manager allows you to fully manage your company via our portal. Making changes to your company couldn’t be simpler with our range of tools, and it also saves you costs further down the line.
Transparent Pricing Structure
Our company formation packages offer a transparent pricing structure, clearly distinguishing between Companies House fees and our professional fees. For all company formations, Companies House charges £100.00. Clients can easily view all costs upfront, ensuring complete clarity before submission.
Fundraising After Incorporation
Once incorporated, the organisation can begin fundraising where permitted. Charity-regulator registration and HMRC recognition are separate from Companies House incorporation. If fundraising before charity registration, the organisation should make its registration status clear.
Free Support And Advice
Your Company Formations provide free support and advice to all our clients. Our team of professionals is on hand via telephone, email, and our website chat portal. Support and advice are always provided before, during, and after the company formation process.
Excellent Partner Offers
When you choose Your Company Formations you are also getting access to a wide range of exceptional partner offers. From bank accounts to website design there will be an offer suitable for all.
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Start your company with good vibes. Your Company Formations will plant a tree with every new client order. Thousands of trees have been planted so far and the amount we are planting is growing rapidly.
Select a Free Bank Account with Your Company Formation
Setting up your own company with Your Company Formations means you get to choose from up to 8+ seamless banking options with minimal paperwork and significantly reduced processing time. Select the bank that fits your needs and set up your account in minutes.
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In England and Wales, a charitable company is a company limited by guarantee incorporated at Companies House and, where required, registered with the Charity Commission. A CIO is created by registering with the Charity Commission and does not register with Companies House.
A company limited by guarantee is charitable only if it is established for exclusively charitable purposes that are for the public benefit and follows charity-law requirements. Companies House incorporation alone does not give it charitable status.
Charitable status can bring access to certain tax reliefs, Gift Aid, charitable business-rates relief and some grant opportunities, subject to the relevant rules. HMRC recognition is required for charity tax reliefs; these benefits do not arise from Companies House incorporation alone.
Each charitable purpose must provide an identifiable benefit to the public or a sufficient section of the public, not a purely private group. The organisation must also operate for recognised charitable purposes.
In England and Wales, a charitable company registers with Companies House and generally must apply to the Charity Commission if its annual income is at least £5,000. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different charity-registration rules.
No. The Charity Company Package covers Companies House formation of a company limited by guarantee and provides Model Charity Articles of Association. Registration with the relevant charity regulator is a separate process.
A charitable company must comply with both company law and charity law. Its filing duties depend on its circumstances and regulator and may include accounts, confirmation statements, trustees’ reports and charity annual returns. HMRC recognition is required to claim charity tax reliefs such as Gift Aid.
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