Earlier this year, lawyers from our Charity & Community Team and Employment Team delivered an update for charities on current and forthcoming legal and regulatory developments. This popular webinar was attended by over 250 representatives from a wide range of charities.
This article provides an overview of the hot topics covered and the key takeaways. If you missed the session, you can see a recording here.
Demand on the Charity Commission’s resources continues to grow, with over 170,000 charities now on the register. Despite 75% of these charities having an income below 10,000, the total income across the sector is nearly 90 billion, highlighting the scale and diversity within the sector – from small volunteer-led organisations to large charities with incomes exceeding 100 million. The Commission faces the challenge of regulating both small and large organisations fairly, proportionately and effectively.
The Charity Commission has recently undergone changes in leadership and direction, with the release of a new five-year strategy under the outgoing chair, Orlando Fraser, and the appointment of a new CEO, David Holdsworth. Mark Simms, previously a board member, has taken up the position of interim chair. Recruitment of a new permanent chair is underway.
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