2025 and 2026 archive
January 2026
We are very much looking forward to the year ahead with the development of our new website and arrival of our new CEO Luke Hall.
December 2025 Bulletin
Supreme Court judgement clarifies rules on reclaiming VAT, in our view, the judgement issued by the Court confirmed two principles which will be of importance to the charity sector.
December 2025
An update on our recent CTG annual conference at the Royal Society on Friday 5th December and dates for next year’s series of Expert insight sessions, training and practical working groups.
November 2025 Budget Bulletin
Our comprehensive summary of the Autumn 2025 budget.
November 2025
The world of tax is holding its breath in anticipation of what fireworks might explode from the Chancellor’s budget at the end of this month. Unlike many others we are keeping our powder dry in terms of speculating what might happen.
October 2025
We report on a tax case which shows the value of keeping your house in order, or the perils of not doing so, and also have news of our exciting training programme and expert sessions.
September Gift Aid Bulletin
CTG were pleased to welcome HMRC at an additional Gift Aid working group meeting recently.
September 2025
We have fixed the date of our annual conference to be Friday 5th December and have scheduled our autumn program of training events.
August Bulletin
HMRC issue new guidelines for care providers and commissioners
August 2025
Including an update from a previous newsletter item on unpicking VAT grouping structures, HMRC’s transformation road map and Gift Aid compliance.
July Bulletin
The government published the draft legislation for finance bill 2025-26 yesterday afternoon (Monday 21st July). In this bulletin we are covering those items which are most relevant to charities.
July 2025
Covering CTG and other charities meeting with the new Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, Biodiversity net gains and other important news.
June Bulletin
VAT exemption on fund raising events; HMRC publishes its response to the Yorkshire Show decision
June 2025
Containing information about Gift Aid including recent HMRC letters on Gift Aid and delays and rejections of Gift Aid, plus Double Digital Signatures on Trust and Estate Tax Returns and digital Corporation Tax.
May 2025
Including information about consultation on the VAT Treatment of Business Donations of Goods to Charity, construction services and capital goods and much more.
April 2025 Bulletin
Focused on HMRC’s move to address VAT avoidance in the care sector.
April 2025
Including information about NI Regulations for the increase in employers’ contributions, using company cars, biodiversity net gains and consultations.
Spring 2025 Statement
Covering the recent update from Government.
March 2025
With information about the changes to NIC rules, the Windsor Framework and dealing with Gift Aid on the death of a donor.
February 2025
Covering new legislation (DMCCA) coming into effect in Spring 2026, HMRC’s latest guidance on low value invoices, our monthly top tip and our popular events including our expert insight and charity member sessions.
January 2025 Bulletin
Looking at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society Upper Tribunal Decision – another win for Yorkshire common sense
January 2025
Covering HMRC’s new process of writing to some smaller charities (up to £2m turnover) to raise awareness of the requirement to restrict recovery of input VAT where that VAT relates in part or in full to non-business activities, investments and withholding taxes and the benefit of a back up plan for HMRC. Also.. don’t miss our tip of the year!
2024 archive
December 2024
Covering news from CTG’s annual conference with a focus on HMRC’s presentation to delegates, and our tip of the month focused on who signs the gift aid claim.
November 2024
Covering the budget, VAT on school fees, the fit and proper persons test, cultural sector tax reliefs, registering on the HMRC gateway and a focus on one of CTG’s trustees.
October 2024 Budget Bulletin
Our comprehensive summary of the budget.
October 2024 Bulletin
Covering Gift Aid declarations and VAT on school fees.
October 2024 News
Covering CTG’s budget submission, and the tick the box Gift Aid campaign
September 2024 News
Covering Gift Aid declarations, new VAT certificates, financial reporting council, a recent VAT tribunal case and a Rateable Value tip.
August 2024 News
Covering understanding tax reliefs, the VAT exemption for education, the national living wage and a top tip on salary sacrifice payments.
July 2024 News
Covering recent changes at CTG and our views on the potential impact of the new government on:
Fiscal discipline, Certainty and an end to chaos, Modernisation of HMRC, Replacement of business rates in England, Fee paying schools, Helping people with disabilities into work and Enhanced employee rights.