Charity Update - 29 November 2022
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Neil Palmer
24 November 2022
Research shows charity and non-profit sector is significantly undervalued in national accounts
Researchers from Pro Bono Economics and the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence explain charities may be more than twice as valuable as first thought. Read More.
Pro Bono Economics & The Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence
22 November 2022
Northern Ireland Charity Regulator opens consultation on strategy
The Northern Ireland Charity Regulator is consulting on how it will develop and grow over the next three years, as well as how it will engage with charities and the public. Read More.
Northern Ireland Charity Regulator
22 November 2022
Charity Commission opens inquiry into Islamic Centre of England
The statutory inquiry has been opened over serious governance concerns. Read More.
Charity Commission
22 November 2022
NCVO outlines its ambitions for the future
NCVO would like to develop its membership community, harness co-creation volunteering and work 'systematically to join the dots' on carbon footprint and diversity & inclusion across the voluntary sector. Read More.
NCVO
16 November 2022
Scottish Charity Regulator welcomes the Charities (Regulation and Administration) Bill
The new legislative proposals aim to increase transparency and accountability in Scotland's charities, as well as the powers of the regulator. Read More.
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
15 November 2022
Government issues a response following the Butler-Sloss case
The Charity Commission confirms that charities can continue to rely on the legal position in its published guidance Charities and investment matters: a guide for trustees CC14 when making investment decisions. This guidance will be updated by the summer of 2023. For the judgement see: Butler-Sloss & Ors v Charity Commission. Read More.
Charity Commission
10 November 2022
Charity Commission issues official warning to Christ Church, Oxford
An official warning has been issued following findings that the trustees failed to manage the charity's resources responsibly. Read More.
Charity Commission
9 November 2022
Charity Finance Group to support the charitable sector in Scotland
The Charity Finance Group getting OSCR registration marks the first step in CFG supporting Scottish charities. Read More.
Charity Finance Group
9 November 2022
My Charity Commission Account service launches Spring 2023
The account will be the way that charities access online services, the Charity Commission also intend to use it to provide tailored support. Read more.
Charity Commission
9 November 2022
Social Enterprise UK reveals thousands of social enterprises are at risk of closure this winter
As operating costs and energy costs soar, social enterprises are concerned for the future. 3% of respondents to the Social Enterprise Barometer Report said they expected to close in the next few months. Read More.
Social Enterprise UK
9 November 2022
Charities Aid Foundation launches a £3m fund for small charities focused on social equity
The Keystone Fund will award unrestricted grants towards the costs of running a charity, strengthening capacity or building resilience. Read More.
Charities Aid Foundation
7 November 2022
Fundraising Regulator reminds charities what to do if the donations raised do not match the target
Sometimes when fundraising, charities may end up with a 'failed appeal' where the donations are either too low or too high. Find out more.
Fundraising Regulator