Charities Act changes coming into effect soon

Some changes to the Charities Act 2022 are coming into effect this Autumn, with further changes in Spring and then in Autumn 2023. You can see the full list of changes and the timetable at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charities-act-2022-implementation-plan#provisions-of-the-act-expected-to-come-into-force-autumn-2022 but the Autumn 2022 headlines include:

  • Charities able to pay trustees for providing goods to a charity, in certain circumstances
  • Fundraising appeals that raise too much or do not raise enough

Please see the link above for a full list, to make sure you are taking any necessary action.