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Charity Commission Issues New Donation Acceptance Guidelines

The guidelines aim to encourage charities to accept donations by default, addressing concerns over declining philanthropic giving and ethical dilemmas.

  • 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.
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