I think that making preparations for both drafting a complaint to HMRC and preparing an
application to CC should start now. Even if the preparations are only minor. Delaying
either by any real length of time could affect Wikimania significantly.
Our estimates for the venue are based on having charity status and bookings need to happen
in quick sucession to winning the bid. If we can start making preparations now it may also
alleviate any concerns that the jury/public may have with this.
Joseph Seddon