Thursday, October 14, 2010

Druid Organization Recognized in Britain

This week, the English Charity Commission officially recognized a Druid organization as a religious charity allowing The Druid Network to enjoy tax exempt status (as Druid and many other Pagan organizations do here in the US already.)
The full text of the commission's decision may be read here.

The Druid Network first began working toward its goal of official recognition of their organization as a religious charity in England nearly five years ago. Their success helps validate the charitable work of Pagan organizations and Enland and opens the door to other organizations to enjoy similar success. I am sure all Druids and Pagans here in the US will join me in offering our brethren across the sea a hearty congratulations!


Read more in this Associated Press Article