selling for charities

[Squibbs]

Hi to you all.
Having retired many years ago, I recently took up a hobby and have written a couple of history books on local activities. I have had them printed, sold them and donated all profits to charities. Not hundreds of books, more like a couple of dozen.
As I am not making a profit, actually I often give the charities more money than I sell the books for, I haven’t thought of the taxman.
I am now writing another manuscript and wondered if I had better let them know.
Only at my time of life, my wife and I don’t want all the aggravation the HMRC can cause.
Please advise on my situation.
Kind regards to all.

[pawncob]

You don't have to inform HMRC until you derive an income from the book, and even then there are exemptions available.
If you get a publishing deal, you may need an accountant........... but first write the book.