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Financial sanctions guidance for charities and NGOs

Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

• From: Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
• Published: 13 February 2024
• Last updated: 28 January 2026 — See all updates

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Financial sanctions guidance for charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

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Guidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to charities and NGOs covering:

• Licensing
• Due diligence
• Humanitarian licensing
• Specific geographic guidance

Published 13 February 2024

Last updated 28 January 2026 + show all updates

1. 28 January 2026

   Updated to reflect the closure of the OFSI Consolidated List on 28 January 2026. The UK Sanctions List is now the only source for all UK sanctions designations.

2. 21 June 2024

   OFSI has upgraded its financial sanctions guidance for charities and NGOs into the new digital guidance format.

3. 13 February 2024

   First published.