CTG (formerly known as CTRG) was set up in 1982, to try and make a serious contribution to the debate on tax concessions for charities as well as on incentives to encourage giving to charities.

Over the years CTG has negotiated significant tax concessions for charities and has helped to prevent additional tax being paid by the sector. The group has negotiated £300 million of VAT concessions a year and the work of the group has also ensured that another £250 million of reliefs have been saved.

CTG was extensively involved in the Government’s Review of Charity Taxation (1997-2000), with over 50% of its ideas being accepted by the Government. It also played a crucial role in securing a commitment from the Government to protect all the charity zero-rates (January 2005).

CTG assisted the Government in fulfilling its commitment to ensure free admission to national museums and galleries by devising the technical VAT solution.

The Group has also played a leading role in securing new direct tax reliefs, most recently securing agreement on gift aid on donated goods.

To read more about our impact over the years click here.