Charity Commission annual returns

Hello.

I'm preparing our annual return and have a couple of questions:

1. The Commission asks this question "When spending money or working outside England and Wales, did your charity transfer money other than using the regulated banking system?" and then asks what looks like a separate follow-on question: "

What methods to transfer money did your charity use?

- Cash courier
- Other charities or NGOs/Non-Profits
- Money Service Business (e.g. Western Union)
- Informal Money Transfer Systems
- Online payment methods (e.g. PayPal)
- Other"

I hope this isn't a daft question, but should I presume that the methods listed above are NOT part of the regulated banking system? Certainly when we set up our business Wise and PayPal accounts it all seemed very regulated (id checks etc).

2. I'm a bit confused about the definition of operating outside of England and Wales. If we send money to other individuals and charities overseas, but are not involved in the running of those enterprises and haven't set them up (we are just giving a grant or donation), does that count?

Would really appreciate any help anyone can give. Thank you ever so much.

Victoria

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