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The Charity Commission has issued guidance urging charities to prepare for compliance with the new EHRC Code of Practice, which comes into force on 5 August 2026 and clarifies that 'sex' under the Equality Act means 'biological sex' following the Supreme Court's For Women Scotland decision. Trustees are responsible for ensuring compliance, and unreasonable delays may constitute a breach of their duties, with updated charity-specific guidance expected in Autumn 2026.

Helen Stephenson, chief executive of the Charity Commission, has warned that charities are likely to face extra scrutiny in the coming months, as a cost-of-living crisis looms.