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Changes in business rate relief for charity shops 'could cost charities in Wales £1.2m'
>> Read more on Wales Online

Gift Aid feedback to HMRC
The CRA and Charity Tax Group have written to HMRC to seek clarification over several issues that members have raised about the new gift aid guidelines: the role of trading companies, and the provisions of repayment thresholds in agency agreements.
>> Read the letter here

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Rachel's blog

Rachel Bright, Head of Retail at Mercy in Action, was awarded a grant which is taking her to the USA to research CSR partnerships in charity retail. She leaves in July to drive over four thousand miles, through eleven states, during the course of five weeks.
>> See how she's getting on

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Setting Up and Running Charity Shops - an Essential Guide by John Tough - promotional prices for 2013.

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Charity Retail Conference 2013: SOLD OUT

Thanks once again to everyone who has booked a place at our Annual Conference. We cannot take any more bookings as once again the event is sold out.

>> Who won a bursary place this year?

Charity Retail Association calls emergency summit after Morgan report proposes "new tax on Welsh charity"

Warren Alexander submits the petition to the Chair of the Welsh Assembly Petitions Committee, William Powell AM, surrounded by supporting charities and AMs

Charity shops in Wales reacted with dismay today as Professor Brian Morgan, in his review on charity rate relief, proposed recommendations which, if adopted by the Welsh Government, could seriously damage charities in Wales. The proposals will not only stop charity shops from opening in some locations but reduce their rate relief, which is granted in recognition of their significant philanthropic benefit to Welsh communities.

>> Read press release

>> Coverage of our campaign against restrictions to Welsh charity shops

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HMRC publish Gift Aid guidance

HMRC have now published their guidance on the new changes to retail Gift Aid. These can be found on their website.