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Small Charitable Donations Act 2012

Summary

This Act simplifies the process for giving small donations to registered charities in the UK. It removes unnecessary paperwork and red tape so that both donors and charities can operate more efficiently, encouraging people to give to good causes without complicated rules getting in the way.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means backing a law that makes it easier and cheaper for people to give small amounts of money to charities. It encourages more donations by removing paperwork barriers, so charities can spend more time helping people and less time on admin work.

A vote to oppose means

  • Some people worry that the Act might allow charities to claim tax relief too easily without proper checks, potentially costing the government (and taxpayers) money. Others might be concerned that without careful oversight, the system could be abused by organisations that aren't genuine charities.

Cast Your Vote

People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote527 MPs
47% Ayes · 24853% Noes · 279

Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading21 Jun 2012
  • 2nd reading4 Sept 2012
  • Committee stage16 Oct 2012
  • Report stage26 Nov 2012
  • 3rd reading26 Nov 2012

Lords

  • 1st reading27 Nov 2012
  • 2nd reading18 Dec 2012
  • Committee stage18 Dec 2012
  • Report stage18 Dec 2012
  • 3rd reading18 Dec 2012
Royal Assent19 Dec 2012
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