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The recent Defend Our Juries protests have resulted in more than 2,000 arrests across the country. Among those detained were priests, pensioners - and charity trustees. For many charities, news that a fellow trustee has been arrested is likely to prompt mixed reactions. While some trustees may sympathise with the moral or political stance being expressed, others may feel uneasy about the potential implications for the charity. Regardless of individual views, the arrest of a trustee inevitably raises important questions for the board about governance, accountability and public perception. 
This article explores considerations for charity boards should weigh when a trustee is arrested or becomes involved in a controversial issue.

An overview of reverters on property - why they exist, how to find them, and how they can impact selling land

The Bill has now cleared its final hurdles in the Commons, bringing Royal Assent within sight.

Have the trustees of your charitable company verified their identity for Companies House? Companies House has confirmed that the rollout for mandatory ID requirements will start on 18 November 2025.

We know that in the busy life of an unincorporated charity, keeping on top of the ownership of the land of the charity can be difficult. We help lots of charities unpick years (and in some cases, decades) of trustee appointment and retirements to ensure that the property registration is accurate and advise those charities looking to vest land in a corporate trustee or the Official Custodian for Charities. This article sets out some answers to frequently asked questions.

Charities could face prosecution under new offences for failure to prevent fraud and for fraud committed by senior managers.