# Practical advice from Charity Commission during postal strike

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/10/16/practical-advice-charity-commission-during-postal-strike/
- Published: 2009-10-16T13:42:29+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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The Charity Commission is reminding charities and their trustees that they can avoid
the postal delays that are likely to be caused by the imminent post strike by using
some of the services available on its website.

 

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Charities can use the Commission’s website to view or amend their charity details,
complete Annual Returns or Update forms, and send the Commission Trustees’ Annual
Reports and accounts.

 

The site also enables people to register charities, and features extensive information
and advice on the process.

 

The Commission says that it is currently registering charities online “in an average
of twelve days – half the time of paper applications”.

 

David Locke, Director of Charity Services said of the Commission’s online services:“
It makes much more sense, speeds processes up for charities, and ensures that documents
are not delayed in the post. Last year there was a 60 percent increase in use of
our online services, with over 75 percent of Annual Return or Update submissions
by charities made online. It really is a much more efficient way of working for 
charities.”

 

www.charitycommission.gov.uk

 

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