Author Archives: Douglas Dowell
Freedom of information: time to extend?
A summary of the latest developments in Freedom of Information and outsourcing policy from the ICO, uncovering what this means for charities. Continue reading
What NCVO thinks about a new draft Code of Fundraising Practice
The Fundraising Regulator (FR) has been consulting on a new, redrafted Code of Fundraising Practice, and the consultation closed on Friday 16 November. Continue reading
The civil society strategy: What it says about regulation
What the commitments in the government's civil society strategy mean for charity law and regulation. Continue reading
New Charity Commission guidance on charities’ links to non-charitable organisations
NCVO's response to the Charity Commission's new guidance on how charities work with non-charitable organisations. Continue reading
Automatic disqualification
Last week, the Charity Commission published guidance on the new rules on the automatic disqualification of trustees and senior managers. The law comes fully into force on 1 August 2018. This blog post will sum up the changes. Continue reading
The Charity Commission’s Annual Return 2018 consultation: A mixed bag
We've responded to the Charity Commission’s consultation on the Annual Return 2018. This blog explains what we said to them and why. Continue reading
