Sponsors / undertakes research, Provides services (e.g. care / counselling), Provides advice / information / advocacy, Provides human resources (e.g. staff / volunteers)

Education / training / research, Health, Environment / conservation, Emergency / disaster relief, Social services, Care / protection of animals, International activities, Economic development, Fund-raising, People with disabilities, Promotion of volunteering, Community welfare

Children / young people, Other charities, Voluntary bodies other than charities, Older people, Animals, People with disabilities

Annual Returns are due within 6 months of a charity’s balance date (financial year-end), or a longer period if an extension has been granted.

Note: Charities that use the Tier 4 Combined Form to file their annual returns do not need to file their financial statements separately. The financial statements are included in their annual return summary.