Charity Update, 19 August 2020
Latest updates concerning the UK charity and voluntary sector.
12 August 2020 - OSCR
Meet the Charity Regulator webinar
The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) says that, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is making its Meet the Charity Regulator events 'virtual' in 2020. It reports that the next webinar is free and will take place on 15 September 2020 at 10am until 12pm.
3 August 2020 - OSCR
OSCR publishes its Corporate Plan for 2020-23.
30 July 2020 - Charity Tax Group
Changes to HMRC policy on ‘digital advertising’
New research by the Charities Aid Foundation reveals a clear picture of what has happened for charities since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown.
29 July 2020 - Heritage Fund
New £92million Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage launches
The National Lottery Heritage Fund reports that applications are now open for the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, which will help heritage organisations recover from the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
28 July 2020 - The Charity Commission
Regulator urges donors to support registered charities to help those affected by Covid-19 around the world
The Charity Commission is encouraging donors wanting to support the Covid-19 relief effort in countries suffering conflict to give safely to registered charities.
27 July 2020 - The Charity Commission
Charity Commission Annual Public Meeting
Charity Commission Chair, Baroness Stowell, CEO and other directors invite you to the Annual Public Meeting on Thursday 1st October 2020 at 11am.
23 July 2020 - Charities Aid Foundation
Charities rally behind call for boost to Gift Aid
The Charities Aid Foundation reports that more than 200 UK charities have joined a coalition calling on the Government to temporarily increase the level of Gift Aid that can be claimed.
18 July 2020 - Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Baroness Barran MBE, and The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP
Government invests £85m to double coronavirus charity fundraising
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announces that the Government will boost the fundraising efforts of funders and philanthropists by doubling the money going to charities in England.
