Practical Guidance for Charities
How to do the job. Registering, reporting, raising money, keeping trustees informed and staying on the right side of the rules. Written from Charity Commission and regulator guidance, with the source named so you can check it yourself.
The Charity Commission updated its safeguarding guidance for charities and trustees on 8 October 2026, the first change of substance since 2021. It reflects two changes to DBS checks this year and the requirements of the Online Safety Act 2023.…
If your charity missed the Big Give Christmas Challenge, you can still run a matched appeal this December. Applications for this year’s challenge closed on 3 July, but the Big Give’s own model shows how much of a match a…
A small charity with no budget can take part in Giving Tuesday on 1 December and do it well, though probably not by copying what large charities do. The day is crowded with cash appeals from organisations with paid advertising…
If your charity’s gross income is under £40,000, you will not need an independent examination. The threshold has been £25,000 since 2009 and rises on 30 September 2026, along with the audit threshold, the receipts and payments threshold and the…
If your charity appeals for a specific thing, you must use the donations for that thing. Raise more than you need, and you cannot simply spend the difference elsewhere. Fall short, and your starting point is that donors are entitled…
Setting up a charity in England or Wales means deciding on charitable purposes, choosing a legal structure, recruiting at least three trustees, writing a governing document and, for most new charities, applying to the Charity Commission. The order matters. The…
Charities work hard to support communities, however, many face significant challenges that make their work difficult. From financial constraints to staffing shortages, nonprofit organisations often rely on volunteers to fill critical gaps. By stepping up to help, volunteers play a…
Have you ever considered volunteering but are unsure if it’s worth your time? Many people want to help but wonder if it makes a difference. Here’s the truth, volunteering changes lives, including your own. From boosting your mental health to…
