Tag: Governance

Important changes to DBS – join a briefing
Important changes to DBS – join a briefing

From 1 September 2026, the law about regulated activity with children is changing. The current rule about the supervision of paid staff and volunteers carrying out specific activities with children […]
The Charity Commission Fundraising Guidance is Now Live!
The Charity Commission Fundraising Guidance is Now Live!

The Charity Commission has published updated guidance for trustees on charity fundraising, setting out their duties and responsibilities when fundraising from the public. The guidance works alongside the Code of Fundraising […]
Locality Community Ownership Hub
Locality Community Ownership Hub

Locality has launched a brand-new Community Ownership Hub on their website, packed with practical advice and support to help you save and manage local assets. They’re also hosting a free, […]
Guides and Advice on Annual Reports
Guides and Advice on Annual Reports

Explore these three websites to discover more about their free resources, guides and templates available to help you create clear, engaging annual reports and accurate accounts is essential for transparency […]
Free DBS Workshops
Free DBS Workshops

Our local advisor from the Disclosure and Barring Service is offering free, online training to raise awareness and knowledge of DBS processes and safeguarding responsibilities. DBS aims to protect the […]
Consultation Response from The Fundraising Regulator to ICO Consultation on New ‘Charitable Purposes Soft Opt-In’ Rules
Consultation Response from The Fundraising Regulator to ICO Consultation on New ‘Charitable Purposes Soft Opt-In’ Rules

The Fundraising Regulator responded to the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) consultation on new ‘charitable purpose soft opt-in’ rules to support fundraising. The consultation outlined the ICO’s approach to how charities […]
Pilotlight – Weston Charity Awards
Pilotlight – Weston Charity Awards

Pilotlight – Weston Charity Awards were created to support ambitious charities working in the fields of Community, Welfare and Youth. Following the successful pilot in 2014, they now amplify the […]
Charity Shake-Up: New Rules from November to Charities Act and Accounting Changes in 2026
Charity Shake-Up: New Rules from November to Charities Act and Accounting Changes in 2026

The Charity Commission has announced forthcoming changes for charities. Changes will include Part of the Charities Act 2022 (coming from 27th November) and changes to charity reporting and accounting (coming […]
Changes to UK Company Law
Changes to UK Company Law

Further changes to UK company law come into effect this month (November 2025) as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. The act gives Companies House the power […]
Digital Fundraising: Why Strategy Matters in 2025
Digital Fundraising: Why Strategy Matters in 2025

Digital fundraising remains a challenge for many charities. The Charity Digital Skills Report (2024) revealed that two-thirds of charities are not fundraising effectively online, with 40% rating themselves poor at […]
Charity Governance Code 2025: What’s Changed and What It Means for Trustees
Charity Governance Code 2025: What’s Changed and What It Means for Trustees

The 2025 edition of the Charity Governance Code builds confidently on the strengths of its 2024 predecessor, offering a more refined structure while keeping its core principles intact. Let’s unpack […]
New Code of Fundraising Practice Webinar
New Code of Fundraising Practice Webinar

From 1 November 2025, the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) comes into effect. To help you and your organisation prepare, The Fundraising Regulator are hosting a free, interactive […]