Filing for Charities and Community Benefit Societies
Can you use TinyTax for a charity or community benefit society? See which organisation types are supported.
Can you use TinyTax to file for a charity or community benefit society? It depends on the type of organisation and what you need to file. This guide explains what's supported and what isn't.
Quick Answer
| Organisation type | CT600 | Accounts | How to add |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unregistered charity (not on Companies House) | Yes | No | Manual entry |
| Charitable CLG (on Companies House) | Yes | Yes (if micro-entity) | Company number |
| Community benefit society / registered society | Yes | No | Company number |
| Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) | Yes | No | Manual entry |
| Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) | No | No | Not supported |
Charities
Unregistered Charities (Not on Companies House)
Many charities are unincorporated — they don't have a Companies House registration. If your charity has a corporation tax obligation, you can file CT600 through TinyTax using manual entry.
How to file:
- Click Add Company on your dashboard
- Select Manual Entry
- Choose Charity as the organisation type
- Enter your charity's details (name, UTR, address)
- Complete the CT600 as normal
Charitable CLGs (On Companies House)
If your charity is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered at Companies House, you can file both CT600 and accounts through TinyTax — as long as you qualify as a micro-entity.
Micro-entity thresholds (must meet at least 2 of 3):
- Turnover up to £632,000
- Balance sheet total up to £316,000
- Up to 10 employees
Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
TinyTax does not support CIOs.
CIOs are registered with the Charity Commission, not Companies House, and have different filing requirements. You'll need specialist charity software or an accountant.
Do Charities Pay Corporation Tax?
Most registered charities are exempt from corporation tax on charitable income and gains. However, charities may still need to file CT600 if:
- They have non-charitable trading income
- HMRC has specifically asked them to file
- They want to claim gift aid repayments
Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs)
Community Amateur Sports Clubs registered with HMRC can file a basic CT600 through TinyTax using manual entry.
How to file:
- Click Add Company on your dashboard
- Select Manual Entry
- Choose Club as the organisation type
- Enter your CASC's details (name, UTR, address)
- Complete the CT600 as normal
CT600E Supplementary Pages
TinyTax does not support CT600E supplementary pages. CASCs that need to claim tax exemptions on eligible income are required to submit CT600E alongside their CT600. For this, you'll need to use HMRC's CT600 filing service or specialist tax software.
If your CASC has a straightforward CT600 with no exemption claims, TinyTax can handle the basic return.
Community Benefit Societies (Registered Societies)
Community benefit societies (also known as registered societies or industrial and provident societies) can file CT600 through TinyTax.
How to File
- Click Add Company on your dashboard
- Enter your society's registered number
- TinyTax fetches your details from Companies House
- Complete the CT600 as normal
Accounts
TinyTax cannot file accounts for community benefit societies. Your accounts must be filed with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), not Companies House. Contact the FCA or your accountant for guidance on accounts filing.
Co-operative Societies
Co-operative societies can file CT600 through TinyTax using manual entry if they're not on Companies House, or via their registered number if they are.
Like community benefit societies, accounts for co-ops are filed with the FCA, not Companies House.
Common Questions
Q: My charity is a CLG — do I choose "Trading Company" or something else? A: Choose the company type that matches your activity: Trading Company if your charity has trading income, Property Company if it mainly has rental income, or Dormant Company if it had no activity. There's no separate "charity" option on the form — charities use the same company types as other organisations.
Q: My community benefit society runs a community shop — which company type? A: Choose Trading Company. Enter your shop income as turnover and your costs as normal business expenses.
Q: Does TinyTax know my organisation is a charity? A: For CLGs added via Companies House number, TinyTax recognises the entity type automatically. For manual entry, you select "Charity" when adding the organisation.
Q: Can I file for a dormant charity? A: Yes. If your charity had no activity, select Dormant Company on the form. A TinyTax subscription is required — visit the pricing page for options.
Q: My charity uses SORP — can I still file CT600? A: Yes, you can file CT600 through TinyTax regardless of your accounts format. It's only the accounts filing that's affected — SORP-format accounts can't be filed through TinyTax.
Related Guides
- CICs and CLGs — detailed guide for Community Interest Companies and Companies Limited by Guarantee
- What does TinyTax support? — full feature matrix
Still Have Questions?
Not sure whether TinyTax works for your charity or society? Get in touch and we'll advise.
Last updated: February 2026
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