Charity Update - 28 March 2023
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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
24 March 2023
Civil Society News finds fundraising complaints rose 14% at largest charities
Civil Society News analysis found complaints at 47 of the largest fundraising charities increased, however they remained below pre-pandemic levels. Read more.
Civil Society Media
22 March 2023
Charity Commission Chair delivers speech at ACEVO festival of leadership
Orlando Fraser KC spoke about the pressures facing charities and his personal project to encourage philanthropy. Read the speech in full.
Charity Commission
17 March 2023
Regulators issue advice for donors during Ramadan
Ramadan is a time for huge generosity so making sure donations reach the intended recipients is important. Review the guidance here.
Fundraising Regulator & Charity Commission
17 March 2023
HMRC updates tax guidance notes for charities
The update explains that charities based in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, can no longer apply to get tax relief. Read more.
HM Revenue & Customs
15 March 2023
Spring Budget gives funding to charity sector
The Spring Budget announced significant funding for charities including £100m to support local charities and community organisations, £60m to support public swimming pools and £10m to provide grant funding to suicide prevention, and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Read the Spring Budget.
HM Treasury
14 March 2023
Charities face higher costs while donors cut back
Demand for charitable services is increasing while costs soar and donors cut back on giving. One in five people say they have friends and family facing food poverty.
Charities Aid Foundation