Charities are facing funding pressures, increasing regulation and greater scrutiny which require them to adapt.
All charities must be aware of their legal obligations and stay abreast of changing legal requirements to avoid potential regulatory intervention and the consequences it can bring.
The role of trustees is also under scrutiny and many charities are undertaking extensive reviews of their governance, making use of new tools such as the Charity Governance Code to ensure compliance with charity law and principles of best practice.
Join CWVA on Thursday 28 November for the latest updates on charity law with Graeme Hughes, Partner with Brabners.
From 1 November 2025, the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) comes into effect. To help you and your organisation prepare, we’re hosting a free, interactive webinar in mid-October. This practical one-hour session will use live polls and interactive questions to support understanding of key parts of the code....
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This webinar will guide you through the process of setting up a charity in simple terms. Explore what makes an organisation eligible for charity registration and gain a basic overview of the steps for setting up and registering a charity in England and Wales. You’ll also learn about common myths...
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