Petition · past parliament

Stop advancement of religion being considered a charitable purpose (tax relief)

Closed 40 signatures

What the petition asks

Advancement of religion is currently a charitable purpose allow tax relief. This should not be considered as charitable activity for the greater good. Religious groups can still be charities if they help the needy and similar activity.
https://www.gov.uk/setting-up-charity/charitable-purposes
https://www.gov.uk/charities-and-tax

Timeline

13 May 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 40
Status Closed
Opened 13 May 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.