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Analysis of the law relating to the principles of public benefit.
What trustees need to consider when acquiring land, whether for the charity’s own use or as an investment.
Understand the rules on political activity and campaigning and how they are regulated.
How charities can improve their impact on the environment and be energy efficient.
Guidance for councillors and council officers of a local authority which is a trustee of a charity.
Privacy notice about how we process your data when you contact the Charity Commission as a whistleblower.
Advice and information on key aspects of the UK’s counter-terrorism legislation and how it may affect charities and their work.
This guide gives some examples of types of personal benefit.
How trustees, staff and volunteers can protect their charity from abuse by those encouraging extremism, terrorism or illegal activity.
Illustrative examples of benefits for the poor.
Charitable status and tax issues connected with affordable home ownership.
Support and guidance for charities undertaking lifesaving work under challenging circumstances in the region.
Find out what happens when the Charity Commission opens an inquiry into a charity.
About the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance.
How we assess waiver applications for charity trustee and senior management positions. Includes advice about what to do if you are not satisfied with the waiver decision.
How your charity can deliver public services on behalf of organisations like local authorities, the NHS or government departments.
Privacy notice about how we process your data when you apply to register a charity with the Charity Commission.
Information on the incorporation of charity trustees, what types of charity can apply and what happens after incorporation.
Guidance for charity trustees on when to report incidents involving the charity's partners as a serious incident.
Use this checklist to review your charity's effectiveness at AGMs, trustee meetings, awayday discussions or planning meetings.
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