Changes to Charity Annual Returns and Online Register of Charities

Changes are being made to the Charity Annual Return form for financial years ending on or after 1 January 2015.

Three new questions will be added, which all charities must answer:

• How much income did you receive from contracts from central or local government to deliver services, and how much in grants from central or local government?
• Does your charity have a policy on paying its staff?
• Has your charity reviewed its financial controls during the reporting period?

The Commission will produce guidance to accompany the questions.