We are pleased to launch Charity and Philanthropy Focus, a new newsletter, sharing practical insights on the issues we see affecting charities, trustees and philanthropic organisations. We hope you enjoy this first edition and, if a topic raises a question,
More about Charity & Philanthropy Focus – May 2026What has changed and why it matters? The “charitable purposes soft opt‑in” came into force on 5 February 2026 as part of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which amended the rules under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
More about ICO publishes “soft opt in” guidance – so what should charities do now?The good news? The SORP continues to allow flexibility and recognises that full public disclosure isn’t always the right answer. Telling the story SORP 2026 expects trustees to explain grant making clearly in the trustees’ annual report and in the
More about Grant making disclosures under SORP 2026: transparency without riskAt one level, nothing has changed. Trustees have always been responsible for their charity’s fundraising. But in another sense, this update reflects a continued shift towards clearer expectations of active board oversight. To understand why this matters, it helps to
More about Fundraising governance: a compliance journeyMoving beyond “What to avoid” For many charities, the starting point has been to avoid certain types of investments. That remains relevant, but it is only one part of the picture. Trustees are now being asked a broader question: not
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