Charity registration

Many PTAs meet the requirements to register as a charity, so the NCPTA actively promotes charity registration for all eligible associations. There is no charge for PTAs to register as a charity.

Benefits include:

• exemption from the payment of income and corporation tax
• eligible to receive charitable donations from local and national companies
• eligible to apply to grant-making charitable trusts
• eligibleto receive donations from parents and other supporters
• eligible for payroll giving and company matched giving schemes
• eligible to apply for Gift Aid
• promotes the message that your PTA is working for the benefit of others
• establishes a clear set of rules by which your PTA operates

Charity registration England & Wales

In England and Wales it is a legal requirement for organisations engaged in charitable activities, with an annual income of more than £5,000 to register as a charity with the Charity Commission. For more information see the NCPTA Information sheet, Charity registration - England and Wales.

Charity registration Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Charities division provides formal recognition of charitable status and administers the registration process. The process is explained in more detail in our Information sheet Charity registration Northern Ireland