Charity Update - 31 January 2023
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Welcome to the first edition of our Charity Update for 2023. This covers another wide range of topics in the sector. Please use the links provided to find out more. The Charities Team at Fieldfisher wish you all the best for 2023.
Happy New Year
Neil Palmer
26 January 2023
The Law Family Commission on Civil Society says the 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'
The Law Family Commission on Civil Society publishes its landmark final report calling for greater collaboration between public, private and social sectors. Read more.
The Law Family Commission on Civil Society
26 January 2023
Charities Aid Foundation encourages donors to declare donations in tax returns
The Charities Aid Foundation's research shows 54% of donors said they had claimed Gift Aid when donating last year. Charities currently miss out on £500 million in Gift Aid each year.
Charities Aid Foundation
25 January 2023
NCVO shares 'The Road Ahead: 2023'
NCVO examines the trends that will impact charities and volunteering in 2023. It has sections on regulation, political change, equity, diversity and inclusion, supporting staff, trustees and volunteers, the cost of living, and 'The Big Help Out'.
NCVO
20 January 2023
Charity Commission launches statutory inquiry into disability charity
The Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the Organisation of Blind Africans and Caribbeans to examine potential serious wrongdoing by an individual involved in the control of the charity. Read More.
Charity Commission
20 January 2023
HMRC updates guidance notes on Gift Aid
Chapter 3 on Gift Aid has been updated to clarify when donations may incur an administration fee and when these fees are treated as charitable expenditure.
HM Revenue & Customs
19 January 2023
Orlando Fraser reflects on his first 9 months as Chair of the Charity Commission
In a keynote speech at ICAEW Charity Conference, Orlando Fraser reflects on his first 9 months, and looks ahead to future priorities.
Charity Commission
17 January 2023
Charity Commission seeks input into its draft social media guidance
The Commission is consulting with charities, sector organisations and the public in order to develop new guidance for charities on the use of social media. Read More.
Charity Commission
13 January 2023
Charity Commission statutory inquiry into homelessness charity finds serious financial wrongdoing
The statutory inquiry into The Ashley Foundation finds serious financial wrongdoing, including private benefit, prompting the regulator to disqualify key trustees and the former CEO. Read More.
Charity Commission
9 January 2023
Fundraising Regulator publishes new guidance and research to support charity compliance with fundraising reporting requirements
Charities in England and Wales with an income of over £1 million are required to provide statements on specific areas of their fundraising in their annual report, which is submitted to the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Read the updated guidance and new research.
Fundraising Regulator
9 January 2023
Government releases new "Energy Bills Discount Scheme" affecting charities from April
A new energy scheme for businesses, charities and the public sector has been confirmed for April. Read the details.
HM Treasury