ThirdSector-Reform group turns up the heat on charity VAT

ThirdSector: "Reform group turns up the heat on charity VAT
The Charities Tax Reform Group has abandoned its 'softly softly' approach and is to mount a high-profile campaign for changes to VAT for charities, timed to coincide with Britain's presidency of the European Union from next month.

The change stems from disillusion with its earlier methods of lobbying quietly behind the scenes. It feels this has produced some administrative changes but no significant action from ministers, while more outspoken campaigners such as Bob Geldof have achieved results. "