A response would be appreciated...

Copied from Councillor Jeff's blog.


Charity Register.
This is in fact a Register of Associations. All Associations operating in San Fulgencio are required to be registered with the Town Hall. In order for a Charity/Association to hold functions or fundraisers in collaboration with the Town Hall, they should be registered. Associations that are registered can apply for financial assistance or use of Town Hall facilities. Any grants awarded must be used solely for the benefit of the Association and receipts must be provided, to ensure a continuation of assistance and collaboration, from the Town Hall.
The Psychologist from the Social Services , is collating and updating the data. However, Charities or Associations can Register their details at the Offices of the Concejalia de Urbanizacions. A copy of the statutes are required along with details of the President or other named Office Bearer.
If a Charity is unregistered and not working with the Town Hall, it may not get the necessary permissions and road closures to hold events.
This ruling is to prevent unregistered Charities or Associations, collecting or fund raising within the Municipality. Any organisation recieving donations from another Charity are expected to declare those donations for tax purposes. If the other organisation is registered as a Charity or Association , then they may be exempt from paying tax. If unregistered, then the Registered Charity can pay the recipient´s bills, but should not give cash donations, which cannot be accounted for.

I see even in the RTN and Courier that people or a article complaining about un-registered or fully licensed charities.
It seems this is becoming a problem now, in the long run it might do more harm than good... Only time will tell.