The need to be diligent stewards of the data entrusted to us to protect ourselves and others has never been more important.
Charity
There have been changes to the reporting and accounting requirements that apply to charities.
Recent discussion about the Charity Commission looking at churches’ online sermons has understandably caused concern, and churches may be wondering what the situation is and how to respond.
Here are our top tips on how to respond if you’re involved in a Charity Commission investigation.
From 1 November 2025, the Fundraising Regulator’s updated Code of Fundraising Practice will come into effect. It’s shorter and clearer than the current code, with updates to reflect modern fundraising methods.
Setting up a new charity and getting it registered with the Charity Commission can be a daunting process. We can help you navigate the questions and online forms, as well as with drafting a constitution which the Charity Commission will accept.
“It was a great blessing to us to have a Christian firm of solicitors providing us with legal advice, primarily because our solicitors’ interests were very much aligned with ours – to build Christ’s church to the glory of God.” Find out more about how Emmanuel Exeter got started.
When a charity is a company, it is subject to the rules governing companies as well as to the rules governing charities. New legislation is bringing significant change to companies in the UK, are you ready for that? Or do you need to make a change to your governance systems?
The legal vehicle for your charity should provide a structure for good governance and legal compliance. But over time the needs of a ministry change – as well as the legal landscape. Could now be the right time for you to make a change?
Establishing your church: legal steps, charity status, and governance explained “Help! When are we a church?” A great question! Many Christians believe in the “ecclesia” meaning of a church – a gathering of God’s people rather than the bricks and mortar of a church building. You might have started meeting together unofficially in someone’s house, … Read more …