“Charities play a crucial role in building strong, inclusive communities and it is right that the regulatory framework enables proportionate action against those few charities that act beyond their regulatory boundaries. At the same time, we must ensure that any expansion of the Charity Commission’s powers is exercised with clear safeguards and consistent processes so that legitimate civil society organisations are not inadvertently hindered in their work. A healthy charity sector depends on both robust oversight and a fair and transparent regulatory environment that supports charities to thrive whilst upholding public trust.”
Jane Ide, CEO, ACEVO