Trading Subsidiaries for Charities

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Online Training 

This session is designed to help charities understand how to set up and manage trading subsidiaries effectively.

It will cover key considerations, including the VAT implications, and provide guidance to support informed decision-making. Whether you're exploring new income opportunities or looking to strengthen your charity’s financial resilience, this training will equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to make the most of trading subsidiaries.

 

Why should I attend?

This online session will cover:

  • Why and when charities can trade
  • Primary and ancillary trading
  • Tax exemptions on non-primary, small-scale purpose trading
  • When to use a trading subsidiary
  • Understanding the nature of a trading subsidiary
  • The governance structure for trading subsidiary
  • How to fund a trading subsidiary
  • Providing resources to trading subsidiaries
  • Guidance for charities with connections to non-charities
  • The VAT effects of using a trading subsidiary

 

Who should attend?

This event is for member and non-member charities that are using, or are considering using trading subsidiaries. 

 

When and where?

  • Online via Zoom - joining instructions will be shared one week before the event day
  • 10:00-12:00

 

How do I book?

Book below. You will receive the joining details for the meeting one week before the event. If you have any issues, please contact events@cfg.org.uk. 

  

About CFG events and membership

Becoming a CFG member gives you access to exclusive benefits including event discounts, so find out more about CFG Membership before you book. Association of Independent Museums members can register for free CFG membership through our partnership.

CFG events, training and members' meetings can count towards your continuous professional development (CPD), and this event could provide you with two hours of CPD. For more details contact your association or email events@cfg.org.uk.

 
Speakers

Virginia Henley, Partner and Head of Charities Team, Penningtons Manches Cooper

Stephen Goldstraw, Partner, Corporate Tax Team, Penningtons Manches Cooper

Programme
10:00 - 12:00
Prices
Charities - Members£65.00
Charities - Non-members£105.00
Individual - Members£65.00