The first set of provisions from the Charities Act 2022 are now in force
Today (Monday 31st October 2022), the first set of changes being introduced by the Charities Act 2022 come into force, introducing a range of provisions including new powers for trustees.
These provisions include:
Aarti Thakor, Director of Legal & Accounting Services at the Charity Commission said:
Since the Charites Act gained Royal Assent earlier this year, the Commission has been working towards making necessary changes to support the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s implementation plan, which has been put in place to gradually introduce provisions of the Act. This work includes reviewing and updating guidance for trustees and providing training to staff. The Commission is also amending some key digital services on its website.
Other provisions of the Act now in force:
The next set of provisions are expected to come into force in Spring 2023.
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