Charity law is agnostic between opposing beliefs. The ultimate issue was whether LGBA should be registered as a charity. That requires being an organisation established for purposes that are charitable in English law, and with sufficient public benefit.
We propose a new fund providing competitive grants exclusively to micro and small charities, which often provide services in isolated communities. And regulations should be set proportionate to charity income.
Our laws are now indisputably biased towards far-left organisations, and unfairly penalise ideologically-aligned groups that have a right-wing programme.
The rise of interventions in cases by activist groups that aren’t party to the dispute since 1997 is a break with our common law traditions.
One way in which the Government could help would be through a temporary increase in the Gift Aid rate. Conservatives introduced Gift Aid in 1990, and now have the chance to enhance it.
The idea that the Tories must somehow liberalise its policy agenda more is utterly, totally farcical.
Tackling the cost-of-living crisis and delivering on Levelling Up will need the support of charities and community groups.
River rescue, domestic violence support, junior sports teams, and groups combating loneliness have been given financial help.
Judicial review is clearly more intrusive than it was. But it is the checks and balances which protect us in a liberal democracy.
A sense of ownership comes not just with physical property but with a more intangible feeling of empowerment in your community.
There has been a hugely positive change in mindset when it comes to soldiers’ mental and physical health. Now we need to do more.
Local authorities should do more to recognise and encourage volunteers – who provide services worth billons of pounds.
A survey of the 400 plus Centre for Social Justice Alliance’s charities found that members felt undermined by statutory services.
There are clear signs that those at the top have lost faith or interest in this charity’s vital mission. It’s time for Trust members to take back control.