Most charities have a small income or consider themselves small. Their needs and legal requirements are different than those of larger charities. They can also face different challenges. To make things easier, we've brought guidance and resources relevant to small charities together in this section. 

Starting a small charity Is a new charity the right option?  How do I find trustees?  How do I choose a name and aims?	Getting registered My charity's annual income will stay below £5,000  Apply to register a charity
Running a small charity Accounting and reporting Holding meetings and voting Changing what your charity does and how it is run What to do if your charity grows Updating your charity's public details Raising money  Dealing with property Avoiding problems (‘risk management') Working with other charities Closing or merging a charity	Further information and links Alphabetical list of topics Information for specific types of small charity (eg almshouses, village halls) Trustees - responsibilities, skills, recruitment and expenses Good governance code for smaller organisations Further support for small charities Our research Our online services Frequently asked questions