The University’s charitable status
The University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has full charitable status in the UK, and linked charitable organisations in several countries around the world.
The University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has full charitable status as an . Exempt charities must comply with charity law but are exempt from the requirement to register as a charity with the Charity Commission. Exempt charities are not regulated by the Charity Commission, rather the University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is regulated by the Office for Students.
Exempt charities can claim the same tax reliefs as registered charities and can claim Gift Aid on donations from UK tax-payers. The University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is recognised by HMRC in this way and has HMRC reference number X9538.
In the US, residents can give to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ via the University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ US Foundation. The University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ US Foundation has been determined by the United States Internal Revenue Service to be a tax-exempt public charity with 501(c)(3) status.
In Canada, the University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is recognised by the Canadian Revenue Agency as a prescribed institution under Section 3503 of the Canadian Income Tax Regulations. The University is able to issue gift receipts for Canadian tax purposes.
In Hong Kong, the University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is registered with the Chapel and York Hong Kong Foundation, a section 88 charity, Hong Kong Charity Number 91/14189. Donors are able to make tax effective gifts to this organisation where the University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is the ultimate beneficiary.