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5 October 2026

  The decision to bring unused pension funds into the scope of Inheritance Tax from April 2027 has prompted significant discussion across the charity sector. Some […]

5 October 2026

  The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is working with a number of stakeholders to develop guidance on how the subscription rules apply. This guidance […]

5 October 2026

  We have received reports from some larger charities that they are experiencing longer processing times for Gift Aid claims, with resulting impacts on cash flow.  […]

2 October 2026

  We are collecting member feedback and testimonials to help demonstrate the impact of CTG’s work and identify where we can improve. If CTG’s events, technical […]

1 October 2026

    HMRC have issued their Revenue and Customs Brief 10 (2026) confirming that zero rating will apply to electricity used for domestic purposes or by […]

1 October 2026

The CTG Board is proposing an amendment to CTG’s Articles of Association to provide greater flexibility in trustee recruitment. The change would allow a minority of […]

15 September 2026

  New website marks next step in CTG journey   The new CTG website is live! It has been designed with the input of members and provides […]

22 July 2026

Charities are being invited to help build the case for reform of VAT rules on social media advertising after the issue was raised twice in Parliament […]

VAT
1 June 2026

A recent Court of Appeal ruling has reopened long-standing questions about how grant funding should be treated for VAT. CTG have explored what it means in […]

VAT
28 May 2026

By Luke Hall and Ben Saffell As a new parliamentary session begins, government ministers have their centrepiece legislative programme planned for the coming months. Beyond the […]

28 May 2026

By Paul Knight I spent 25 years providing tax advice to charities and retired from practice late 2024. Across that time, I have worked with charities […]

28 May 2026

On May 21st 2026, the Government announced that a temporary reduced rate of VAT would apply to some family events and attractions over the summer months […]

VAT
30 March 2026

In a recent clip from the “Political Currency” podcast, our CEO Luke Hall sets out why charities must have a voice at the top table when […]

30 March 2026

We’re pleased to share the first media interview with our new CEO, Luke Hall, who joined CTG in January. Luke talks candidly about his journey, from […]

30 March 2026

The Spring Statement introduced no new tax measures and served primarily as a stability update rather than a fiscal intervention. Although the Spring Forecast reported falling […]

Employment Taxes VAT
18 March 2026

The Charity Tax Group (CTG) is strengthening its engagement in Westminster in 2026, with a renewed emphasis on cross-party dialogue to address tax barriers that limit […]