Charity Commission Issues New Donation Acceptance Guidelines

Overview

• The Charity Commission has issued new guidelines urging charities to accept donations by default, only refusing them for very good reasons.
• The guidance comes in response to concerns over declining philanthropic giving from the UK's wealthiest, amid high-profile cases of charities rejecting donations due to ethical concerns.
• Charities are advised not to let personal views or external pressures influence their decision-making process when accepting donations.
• The Commission may intervene if it deems that charities have turned away donations without evidence of sound judgment.
• The new guidelines aim to support charities in making decisions that are in their best interests, while ensuring they can continue to provide vital services.