Welcome to our new Charities Update! This newsletter gives us the opportunity to share key insights, sector updates and trends within the Charity sector.
This edition will provide insights to the rise of mergers between charities, a recent decision of the EAT which expanded whistleblowing protections to include charity trustees, the Government's consultation on the implementation of Supported Housing Regulatory oversight Act 2023, as well as the introduction of the failure to prevent fraud offence under the ECCTA 2023 and how charities could be held accountable for the fraud that takes place within the organisation.
Summer edition
Charity mergers – key issues to consider
As is often the case in a challenging environment, mergers between charities are on the increase. Mergers can deliver significant benefits, such as realising economies of scale and improvements to services. However, merging is a complex process that requires a great deal of careful planning.
Charity trustees and whistleblowing protections
A recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) appears to have expanded whistleblowing protections to include charity trustees. The decision and broader interpretation of whistleblowing protections could have significant implications for charities and their governance.
Charity Trustees - your duties at a glance
Charity trustees are those who lead the relevant charity and make decisions about how that charity is run. When carrying out this role, a charity trustee must ensure that they are complying with their duties, as failing to do so could result in action being taken by the Charity Commission and/or the Courts.
Supported Housing regulation consultation - there is still time to share your views
Government is consulting on the detail around the implementation of the Supported Housing Regulatory oversight Act 2023 – the consultation closes on 15 May.
The Countdown is on: Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence will come into force on 1 September 2025
The introduction of the failure to prevent fraud offence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 marks a significant shift in how organisations, including charities, are held accountable for fraud which takes place within the organisation.
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