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20/02/2006
Charity Commission returns highlight database
A new database set up by the Charity Commission promises to make it easier to research what charities are making and doing.
The Summary Information Return (SIR) database will hold details of all the biggest charities' achievements and let them tell their story to everyone, whether potential volunteers, donors or committed givers.
Charity Commission Chief Executive, Andrew Hind said: "The SIR database helps people find out more about charities and what they actually get done. Whether you're thinking of donating, volunteering or just want to know more - SIR allows charities to tell us their story, honestly, clearly and quickly. If you want to get a better picture of what charities are doing just consult the database."
Unlike the other parts of the return, the SIR is an information tool, rather than a regulatory one, and helps funders, the public and anyone with an interest in charity get a better picture of a charity's achievements and activities.
There are currently over 700 SIR entries on the new-look website but this is expected to increase to around 3,500 entries after the deadline for charities sending their returns into the Commission passes.
This is the first full year that charities with annual income of over £1 million have had to complete the SIR return as part of their annual declaration.
The SIR online database may be accessed at http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk
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The Summary Information Return (SIR) database will hold details of all the biggest charities' achievements and let them tell their story to everyone, whether potential volunteers, donors or committed givers.
Charity Commission Chief Executive, Andrew Hind said: "The SIR database helps people find out more about charities and what they actually get done. Whether you're thinking of donating, volunteering or just want to know more - SIR allows charities to tell us their story, honestly, clearly and quickly. If you want to get a better picture of what charities are doing just consult the database."
Unlike the other parts of the return, the SIR is an information tool, rather than a regulatory one, and helps funders, the public and anyone with an interest in charity get a better picture of a charity's achievements and activities.
There are currently over 700 SIR entries on the new-look website but this is expected to increase to around 3,500 entries after the deadline for charities sending their returns into the Commission passes.
This is the first full year that charities with annual income of over £1 million have had to complete the SIR return as part of their annual declaration.
The SIR online database may be accessed at http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk
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