FAQs: UK Fundraising

Q: What is the minimum number of trustees needed to set up a trust in the UK?
A: Three

Q: May non-UK residents, who do not have British passports, serve as trustees of a UK charity?
A: Yes

Q: People from UK donor trusts advise that they only give via a UK-based and registered charity. How can we arrange this?
A: An option is to join the UK Fund for Charities. Alternatively, Papillon UK can assist in registering UK entities for foreign non-profits. Fees are payable prior to registration but are substantially less expensive than offered by most.