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The Charity Commission policy team has recently published a blog discussing the pros and cons of charities engaging with cryptoassets, such as cryptocurrencies.

Developing an investment policy that takes account of legitimate ESG factors - long awaited legal clarification for charity trustees.

In our June e-alert, we discussed the impending changes to trustee information requirements and automatic disqualification criteria by the Scottish...

The Charity Commission has published its case report on the charity Nice Time which provides recreational facilities to advance the physical education of children and young people.

The Charity Commission recently reported on an Operational Compliance case into the alleged conflicts of interest and private benefits relating to the estate agency business of the founder of House the Homeless.

The Charity Commission reported recently in an Operational Compliance case into the Schools of King Edward VI, Birmingham with respect to incidents relating to child pornography but avoided using its formal powers against the charity.

Al-Fathia Global hit the headlines in March after The Sun published an article on its front page showing a volunteer of the charity posing with two masked gunmen.

The Charity Commission is consulting on its newest power which would allow it to disqualify trustees.

A Charity Commission report finds evidence of mismanagement and highlights the importance of instituting correct governance procedures.

The Charity Commission is redesigning its online register, which will now include information on how much money charities spend in each country where they work.

The Charity Commission (CC) has updated its guidance for trustees detailing their responsibilities.

The Charity Commission's updated guidance on virtual and hybrid meetings emphasizes updating governing documents to ensure clarity and practicality, covering notice, voting, and participation procedures.

Charity bosses are the latest group of workers to have the salary spotlight trained upon them.

In 2020 the Charity Commission said: 'Trustees are under a duty to take steps to protect the charity from undue risk of harm including its assets and people...

In light of the recent financial crisis and associated reductions in local authority budgets, numerous charities in Scotland are facing major changes to their income streams and are looking for alternative methods of raising funds.

The Upper Tribunal recently refused an appeal seeking to compel the Charity Commission to investigate charities for alleged harmful and discriminatory practices. The case centered on whether the First-Tier Tribunal has jurisdiction to force the Commission to make decisions about removing charities from the register, raising important questions about the scope of tribunal powers under the Charities Act 2011.

The Civil Society Covenant was officially launched by Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on 17 July 2025, the result of various consultations with key sector bodies and stakeholders.