The financial agent of every listed third party must file a donation return and accompanying statutory declaration(s) with the Electoral Commission by 10 March 2009 – at the same time that the election expense return is filed.

If there are no donations to be disclosed then a nil return is required.

You are advised to familiarise yourself with part 2 of the Electoral Finance Act 2007.

The definition of a third party donation is attached at the end of the form.

At right the form is available for download as either .doc or .pdf for completion by computer or hand, along with the statutory declaration(s) required depending upon whether the listing applicant and financial agent are the same person.