Lancashire charities making a difference
Lancashire charities making a difference
This week, Mark Simms OBE, spent time in Lancashire, meeting with trustees, volunteers and staff from a wide range of local charities.
Yes, political think tanks deserve their charitable status
Think tanks are critical to our political ecosystem. It is because of the important role of think tanks in informing debate and educating the public that many of them hold charitable status in England and Wales. Yet the nature of these charities is too often called into question.
The UK’s charitable spirit must be nurtured
Orlando Fraser KC talks about the new guidance published by the Charity Commission to help trustees when making decisions on accepting donations.
Opening the doors to charity trusteeship
During Trustees Week, I hosted a roundtable for some of the charity sector’s younger trustees. The Commission is keen to demystify trusteeship, enabling more people to get involved and give back to society – and the roundtable was a great …
Making your donation count: how to avoid festive fraud
Discover a few quick steps you can take to make it tougher for fraudsters to take advantage of your goodwill when donating to charity this Christmas.
Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs share advice for charities engaging in public debate
A general election is on the horizon and we understand that many of you, as charity leaders and trustees, will see this as a critical moment to speak up for your beneficiaries and highlight your causes. Charities have a proud …
Charities must not become forums for hate speech over Gaza
This comment piece was first published in the Sunday Telegraph on 26 November 2023. As aid lorries enter Gaza during the current pause in hostilities, we are reminded once again of the vital role charities play in meeting humanitarian needs. …
The lease-based model of supported housing – Charity Commission view
The supported housing sector is a space where many aspects of civil society come together to meet the needs of vulnerable people. Although supported housing can be provided by local authorities, housing associations and private landlords, in many cases supported …
From our social media manager to yours: why implement a social media policy?
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Governance, Guidance, Risk
New guidance published by the Charity Commission makes it clear that charities who use social media should have a policy in place and ensure that it’s followed. But, when you’re busy in the day-to-day (creating and scheduling posts, researching new …
Trustee and public trust research
It has been a consistent priority for the Charity Commission to learn more about the public’s attitudes towards charities and trustees’ understanding of their role.
What is a trustee and how to become one?
The Big Help Out aims to help people experience volunteering and make a difference in their communities. Getting On Board and the Charity Commission are here to support. Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding, and there are many ways in which …