Charity Update - 23 June 2020
22 June 2020 - Bond
Nearly 200 humanitarian aid and development charities call on PM to reverse decision to merge DFID with FCO
UK aid and development leaders call on the Government to reverse its decision to scrap DFID, stating this risks jeopardising the UK’s global Covid-19 response and turning its back on the world's poorest people.
17 June 2020 - ACEVO and Voice4Change England
ACEVO together with Voice4Change England releases its report
17 June - OSCR
OSCR Business Plan 2020-21
The Scottish Charity Regulator publishes its Business Plan for 2020-21
17 June 2020 - HM Revenue & Customs
Pay no import duty or VAT on donated medical equipment
Revenue & Customs announces that medical research institutions, including charities that support medical research, and certain other bodies can claim relief to pay no Customs Duty or VAT if they are importing donated medical equipment from outside the UK and EU.
16 June 2020 - Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister announces merger of Department for International Development and Foreign Office
A new department – the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office – will be established in early September 2020 to be led by the Foreign Secretary.
15 June 2020 - The Charity Commission
Regulating in the public interest
The Charity Commission publishes research into the relationship between Charity, charities and the general public.
11 June 2020 - Ministry of Justice and Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service
Government to take control of unpaid work to strengthen community sentences
The Government announces that charities and private sector organisations will be able to compete for more than £100 million a year to run services such as education, employment, accommodation and support for those with addictions.
9 June 2020 - The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
£15.5million COVID-19 Charities Fund
Northern Irish Communities Minister announces a £15.5 million COVID-19 Charities Fund to help local charities facing financial difficulties as a result of the current public health emergency.