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Lancashire charities making a difference
There’s something uniquely grounding about visiting a charity where the work isn’t just talked about, it’s happening....
Towards the new SORP
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the SORP consultation process so far. We have received nearly...
Volunteers’ Week – A Message of Thanks
Every day across England and Wales, people give their time, energy and compassion to support others through charities...
My Charity Commission Account
When people interact with our services, we want this to be as efficient and helpful an experience as possible for...
A thank you to all trustees
Since returning to the Charity Commission this summer in my new role as Chief Executive, I’ve been thrilled to spend...
How to protect your charity as the sector continues to face financial pressures
It is unfortunately common for charities to feel financial pressure at some point in their existence, and at the...
Improving our trustee guidance on making decisions
The Charity Commission first published its guidance on trustee decision-making 11 years ago. Trustees have always been...
Unrest highlights value of charity kindness and voice in national life
The toxicity unfolding online and on our streets over recent weeks has been shocking and disturbing. The events have...
Campaigning and political activity – what do charities need to consider ahead of a general election?
A General Election is on the horizon, and I know that some charities will be ramping up their campaigning and...
Why become a charity Interim Manager?
Interim Managers can play a crucial role in turning around a charity that has encountered problems. The Charity...
Charities and Artificial Intelligence
Over the past year, the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a major theme for...
Yes, political think tanks deserve their charitable status
This piece was first published in The Times on 12 March 2024. Think tanks are critical to our political ecosystem....
The UK’s charitable spirit must be nurtured
This comment piece was first published in the Telegraph on 4 March 2024 Charities have a fundamental role in our...
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...
Making your donation count: how to avoid festive fraud
As the festive season brings with it a period of increased public generosity, we’re sharing a few quick steps you can...
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...
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 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...
From our social media manager to yours: why implement a social media policy?
New guidance published by the Charity Commission makes it clear that charities who use social media should have a...