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This week (2-6 November 2026) marks Charity Fraud Awareness Week. VWV is proud to support the campaign and help charities reduce both the risk of fraud and its impact on their vital work.

A charity's entitlement to tax relief may be restricted where its income and gains are not applied solely for charitable purposes. As a result of the Finance Act 2026, charity trustees must now be satisfied that no investment made on or after 6 April 2026 is for the avoidance of tax.

From 30 October 2026, independent trade unions will have a new statutory right to seek physical and digital access to workplaces in order to meet, support, recruit and organise workers, and to facilitate collective bargaining. The right applies to all employers with 21 or more workers, meaning the vast majority of charities of any real size will be in scope, whether or not they currently recognise a trade union.

This article explores some of the reasons why charitable companies and community interest companies may want to convert to become a charitable incorporated organisation and sets out (in brief) the process.

Fraud is one of the most significant threats facing charities yet anti-fraud measures are rarely at the top of charities' lists of priorities. Anti-fraud measures are increasingly critical though to the success and survival of many organisations. In this short article, we highlight some common frauds directed towards small and medium sized organisations and explain some practical steps charities can take to help protect themselves.

Charity property plays a vital role in supporting charitable organisations, providing much-needed income streams while engaging with local communities. However, managing charity property can be complex, particularly when it comes to negotiating lease terms, managing properties during the lease term, and addressing issues at the end of the lease.

This article covers some of the key milestones during the lifecycle of a Lease