Charity Update - 25 October 2022
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Welcome to the latest edition of our Charity Update. This covers another wide range of topics in the sector. Please use the links provided to find out more.
Neil Palmer
19 October 2022
HMRC updates the Gift Aid chapter of its guidance notes for charities
The guidance on loan waivers and loan repayments has been updated to clarify the requirements for each to be considered a qualifying donation for Gift Aid relief. Read the chapter.
HM Revenue & Customs
19 October 2022
Fundraising Regulator publishes its latest Annual Complaints Report
The Fundraising Regulator has reported a decrease in complaints made to charities since 2019/20. Read more. The Fundraising Regulator has also been reflecting on its self-reporting pathway. Read more.
Fundraising Regulator
18 October 2022
Charity Finance Group and HSBC publish a guide to help charities make sense of modern banking
The 'Modern banking guide' has been published for charities, voluntary organisations, faith and community groups in partnership with CFG. Read more.
Charity Finance Group & HSBC
18 October 2022
NCVO publishes its latest UK Civil Society Almanac data
The Almanac published annually by NCVO provides data and insight on the state of the voluntary sector. Read more. For a brief round-up, read NCVO's five insights.
NCVO
14 October 2022
1 in 8 charities experienced cybercrime last year
Charity Fraud Awareness Week is designed to raise awareness of fraud and cybercrime. Only 55% of charities reported that cyber security was a fairly or very high priority in their organisation. Read more.
Charity Commission
12 October 2022
Orlando Fraser KC speaks to the sector as Chair of the Charity Commission
Orlando Fraser delivered his speech in Cardiff at the Annual Public Meeting of the Charity Commission. He highlighted the profound challenges facing charities at this time. Read more.
Charity Commission
12 October 2022
£1 million delivered to Welsh communities as a result of the Revitalising Trusts programme
Speaking at the Charity Commission's Annual Public Meeting, Helen Stephenson CBE announced the success of the programme in releasing £1 million to aid charitable causes across Wales. Read more.
Charity Commission
12 October 2022
Charity Commission releases guidance on political activity and campaigning by charities
The Charity Commission has issued guidance to provide clarity on the rules for charities that want to support, or oppose, a change in government policy or the law.
Charity Commission