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Expert guides on corporate giving, tax relief, and making the most of your charitable donations.

Donation stories

New kit for Rivertree's football team

In May, Rivertree Free School's pupils played a SEND football tournament at Kempston Rovers FC, hosted by Biggleswade FC. They were the youngest of seven teams, and they played in brand new kit.

PPN 002 Social Value Guide: Everything UK Businesses Need to Know

A complete guide to Procurement Policy Note 002 (mandatory from October 2025). Understand the Social Value Model, the 5 missions, 8 outcomes, and how to win public sector contracts.

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Procurement11 min read

PPN 002 Social Value Guide: Everything UK Businesses Need to Know

A complete guide to Procurement Policy Note 002 (mandatory from October 2025). Understand the Social Value Model, the 5 missions, 8 outcomes, and how to win public sector contracts.

6 May 2026

Community Giving6 min read

The Sunny Effect: Why Giving Back to Your Local School Might Be the Smartest Thing Your Business Does This Year

On reciprocity, community loyalty and why a tray of bedding plants is worth more than a Facebook ad. How local businesses build lasting customer relationships through community giving.

27 April 2026

Platform Comparison8 min read

CommuniTie vs Neighbourly, WhatImpact and OnHand: What Makes Us Different

A practical comparison of UK corporate giving platforms. Why CommuniTie's HMRC compliance, school wishlists, and 1.6x tax efficiency multiplier set it apart.

26 April 2026

Tax & Compliance17 min read

Donating goods to schools and charities: VAT and tax in 2026

Everything UK businesses need to know about donating physical goods to charities - tax relief, VAT treatment, and how to maximise your impact.

26 March 2026