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In the current economic climate, effective and compliant fundraising is more critical than ever for charities facing increasing financial pressure.
This month’s articles focus on the practical governance considerations that underpin successful fundraising, from drafting clear emergency appeals and planning for surplus restricted funds, to ensuring transparency in how donations are applied.
Updated Charity Commission guidance reinforces the importance of aligning appeals with charitable purposes, communicating clearly with donors, and documenting trustee decision-making.
Alongside this, reminders about timely reporting and transparency underscore the wider governance framework within which charities are required to operate.
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Charities and Politics
Local elections are set to take place in early May across the United Kingdom. In the run-up to polling day, it is common to see an increase in campaigning and political engagement across communities.
Updates to the fundraising guidance
Within the UK charity sector, approximately one third of income is generated through fundraising. It remains an incredibly important element of the sector’s financial sustainability.
Global shocks and the practicalities for charities
Recent global events may have significant real-world impacts on UK charities. In some cases, emergency appeals may generate increased income.
When a fundraising appeal raises more than expected what should trustees do?
Charities frequently launch fundraising appeals for specific projects or activities. But what happens if the appeal is more successful than anticipated and raises more than the project will cost?
The importance of compliance
The Charity Commission has recently opened a statutory inquiry into an Essex-based charity following persistent non-compliance with its reporting obligations.
Governance Lessons: A charity and its linked non-charitable organisation
The Charity Commission has closed its compliance case into the former Hope Not Hate Charitable Trust, now renamed HOPE Unlimited Charitable Trust, after the charity took corrective action to address regulatory concerns.If you would like further information on the topics covered, please get in touch.
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