Events
Charity Tax Group has an engaged group of charity and observer members who regularly attend our meetings and events.
In order to receive booking invitations for events you will need to be a member of CTG; you can sign up here.
CTG Conference 2025– Save the Date
The amazing CTG annual conference is back again on 5th December 2025 and will be held at the beautiful Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG. The event last year was very well received, and we hope to offer another great program. Bookings will open soon.
Dates for your diary:
Look out for more information in our monthly newsletter:
Expert Insight Sessions: Our popular Expert Insight Sessions, are run as webinars, with expert speakers focused on issues and subjects with wide relevance.
- Tuesday 14th October at 4pm – Customs Duties, a practical guide – Jack Ray Atkins, The Customs People.
- Monday 10th November at 4pm – Dealing with biodiversity net gains (BNG) – Cara Turtington and David Humphrys – Saffery.
- Thursday 15th January at 4pm – Rates update – John Webber, Colliers.
Observer Member Meetings: We run regular Observer Member sessions for our Observer members to share their experiences and the latest news and developments in charity tax.
- Thursday 25th September at 3pm and 4pm
- Thursday 27th November at 3pm and 4pm
Gift Aid Practical Issues Working group meetings: Our Gift Aid and VAT practical issues working groups give charitable organisations the opportunity to discuss the details of these two important areas of tax.
- Tuesday 23rd September at 4pm – Extra working group where Steve Carroll and Sean Perkins from HMRC will be attending to discuss the new compliance approach.
- Tuesday 2nd December at 4pm
VAT Practical Issues Working group meetings:
- Thursday 18th September at 4pm
- Thursday 11th December at 4pm
Customs Practical Issues Working group meetings: This working group will give charitable organisations the opportunity to discuss customs duties which arise on importing and exporting goods.
- Tuesday 30th September at 4pm
CTG Autumn programme
We are delighted to be able to offer 4 new training events to members covering core tax areas. The courses are suitable for anyone new to their role or wanting to refresh their knowledge. The courses are particularly suitable for those working or volunteering in small or medium sized charities. The courses can be booked online using the links below and cost £35+VAT.
How do I get my Gift Aid claims right?
Thursday 25th September at 10am – Book here
Should I register for VAT?
Thursday 16th October at 3.30pm – Book here
Do I need to submit a corporation tax return?
Wednesday 26th November at 10am – Book here
What is employment status for tax? And when is a volunteer not a volunteer for tax?
Wednesday 3rd December at 3.30pm – Book here
Training and Events – External Partners
Institute for Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
In addition to their free Online CPD training for charity trustees, ICAEW are running free online events for the trustees & treasurers of small charities. Upcoming events include:
Wednesday 17th September, 1pm – 2pm, an online session on why your charity may be missing out on tax reliefs or reclaims and how to maximise your investment returns. Bookings are now open.
Wednesday 1st October, 9am – 1pm virtual event, free for everyone, including non-members, and the theme for this year’s event is ‘Preparing for change’. Bookings are now open.
The most recent recordings of our Expert Insight Sessions will be shared on this page.
The recording below is of our September 2025 Expert Insight Session presented by Susan Ball and Sarah Hewson, CIOT. Focused on Monthly Benefits – the move to payrolling of benefits in kind
If you want to find out more you can find a copy of the slides here.
The recording below is of our June 2025 Expert Insight Session presented by Socrates Socratous, VAT Consultancy Partner at Buzzacott focused on VAT – Non Business Activities.
If you want to find out more you can find a copy of the slides here.
The recording below is of our April 2025 Expert Insight Session presented by Nathan Maguire, Tax Senior Manager at BDO LLP focused on Approved Charitable Investments
If you want to find out more, including questions asked during the session you can find a copy of the slides here.
The recording below is of our March 2025 Expert Insight Session presented by Karen Regan, Indirect Taxes Consultant at S3TAX focused on VAT – Land And Property.
If you want to find out more you can find a copy of the slides here.
The recording below is of our March 2025 Expert Insight Session presented by Tom Daffern, Asset & Wealth Management Tax Director at PwC focused on Unlocking Withholding Tax – Essential Knowledge for Charities.
If you want to find out more you can find a copy of the slides here.
The recording below is of our February 2025 Expert Insight Session presented by Siobhan Waters, Employment Tax Manager at BDO focused on National Minimum and Living Wage: what do you need to do to comply?
If you want to find out more you can find a copy of the slides here.
The recording below is of our January 2025 Expert Insight Session presented by Scott Harwood and Tom Gilbert of RSM focused on Tax Tech.
If you want to find out more you can find a copy of the slides here.
The recording below is of our November 2024 Expert Insight Session presented by Andrie Kazamias of RSM focused on Corporation Tax returns.
If you want to find out more you can find a copy of the slides here.