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UK charity funding guides and grant resources.

Practical guides for UK charities, CICs and community organisations researching grants, checking published eligibility criteria, and preparing funding applications.

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VAT on grant funded capital works UK for charities

A charity can only recover VAT on grant-funded capital projects when the grant is outside the VAT supply rules, or when the project qualifies for zero-rated construction relief and the charity has the right claim route. This guide explains when capital VAT is reclaimable, how places of worship are (

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VAT on grant funded capital works UK for charities

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