Articles
What the Charities Act 2011 means for your property decisions
19 Jun 2026Taking on or letting out property as a charity comes with specific legal duties. Here's what trustees need to know before signing anything.
From heads of terms to handback: A guide to managing your charity's lease
19 Jun 2026Whether you're taking on a new property or approaching the end of a lease, here's what to keep in mind at every stage of the journey.
Fitting out your space: A practical guide for charity tenants
19 Jun 2026Planning a refurb or fit-out? Before you get started, here's how to make sure you're on the right side of your lease.
Updated Charity Commission guidance on social media
26 May 2026Social media in one guise or another has been with us for more than two decades, but it wasn't until September 2023 that the Charity Commission published guidance on the topic. The guidance followed in the wake of reported regulatory casework, which featured the use, oversight, and control of social media accounts associated with charities.
In April 2026, the Commission updated the guidance to mention the Online Safety Act 2023. It is perhaps strange that the update came so late or that an update was needed at all. After all, the Online Safety Bill was going through Parliament while the Commission was working on the guidance.
First-tier Tribunal decision upholds disqualification of de facto trustees
26 May 2026The First-tier Tribunal decision in Sharon Evans & Anor v The Charity Commission upheld the Charity Commission's disqualification orders against two individuals deemed to be de facto trustees of a charity, and whose personal and business interests interacted with the charity's in an "inappropriate" manner.
Employment Tribunal finds charity trustees are not entitled to whistleblower protections
26 May 2026In a recent decision, an Employment Tribunal has found that a charity trustee was not entitled to whistleblower protection under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA).
