We need charitable status to apply for grants from trusts and other sources who will only give money to charities.

Our organisation meets the criteria for charitable status, but our annual income is less than £5,000 so we have been told we cannot register with the Charity Commission but must instead get our charitable status from the Tax Office. How do we go about that exactly?

Dear Charlie, Many thanks for the last reply to my previous question.

I have another query. I rang HMRC but I still need clarification on VAT on capital projects related to childcare, and also where providers are either dual registered (charitable company) or unincorporated charities - what is the situation as regards VAT in capital and revenue projects?

Any assistance / pointers would be appreciated.