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The return of the Parthenon Marbles? New ex gratia payment regulations for charities
Posted: 27/11/2025
Regulations came into force today which bring some welcome clarity to charities wishing to make what are known as 'ex gratia' payments. This article covers examples of ex gratia payments and explains the new rules and the circumstances in which they do and do not apply. Essentially, charities must only spend their money in ways which promote......>>
Charitable marketing: PECR rules relaxed
Posted: 17/11/2025
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) introduces a landmark change for UK charities by relaxing the rules on the soft opt-in exemption under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). For the first time, charities (as defined under section 1 of the Charities Act 2011) will be able to send direct electronic marketing such as......>>
So you think you want to be a trustee… what's next?
Posted: 04/11/2025
Becoming a trustee is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a cause you care about, which can be highly rewarding. Trustee roles are, however, typically voluntary, so it is important to consider whether the role is right for you as it will involve a commitment of time and effort to make a success of the role......>>
A foundering charity: Sentebale – how passion for a cause can become a weakness rather than a strength
Posted: 29/08/2025
Another high profile charity has found itself as the subject of unwelcome headlines. Sentebale was founded in 2006 by the then 22-year-old Duke of Sussex to support young people in Lesotho and Botswana to address issues of health, wealth and climate resilience. It has been the subject of a Charity Commission enquiry following a potentially......>>
Navigating financial challenges as a charity: the Charity Commission
Posted: 23/06/2025
Educational institutions in the UK operate in a highly regulated environment, and when financial distress looms, engaging with the Charity Commission is not just a regulatory requirement – it is an opportunity to safeguard the institution’s future. This article outlines how educational institutions which are registered charities should......>>
What is a woman? How charities might react to the recent Supreme Court ruling
Posted: 01/05/2025
The Supreme Court's high profile ruling on 16 April 2025 in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers confirmed that ‘sex’ means biological sex in the Equality Act 2010. This article looks at some of the implications of the decision from a charity law perspective. The Supreme Court's judgment means that, under the Act: a ‘woman’ is a......>>
How could President Trump’s actions to eliminate DEI initiatives in US non-profits impact the UK charity sector?
Posted: 29/04/2025
Since his inauguration at the start of the year, President Trump has taken significant steps to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within US non-profit organisations. Primarily taken through executive orders, these steps have raised concerns and sparked debates across a variety of sectors. While the immediate impact is felt within......>>
How not to run a charity – lessons from the Captain Tom Foundation
Posted: 27/11/2024
The saga of the unravelling of the Captain Tom Foundation has gripped the nation’s charity lawyers, and certainly also set alarm bells ringing across charity board meetings. It is a case study into how not to run a charity – the full report may be accessed here. Trustees would be well advised to take time to study the Charity Commission’s findings......>>
Managing safeguarding duties: five tips for charity trustees
Posted: 08/11/2024
Charity trustees are ultimately responsible for safeguarding within charities. Appropriate measures must be put in place to protect all of those who come into contact with the charity; it is apparent that the Charity Commission is continuing to monitor safeguarding cases closely and intervene when it perceives there to be unmanaged risks......>>
Three new partners strengthen Penningtons Manches Cooper’s sector focus
Posted: 01/10/2024
Penningtons Manches Cooper is delighted to announce the appointment of three new partners who will all play an important role in developing the firm’s work across three strategic sectors. Tom Amlot, a family law specialist, has joined the firm’s private wealth group. He specialises in complex cases, having acted in some of the most difficult......>>

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