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Charity Commission given ‘better regulation’ for charities
Phil Hope, minister for the Third Sector, has announced a number of legislative changes for those working in the third sector, it has emerged.
In the third commencement order of the 2006 Charities Act it was revealed that the Charity Commission has been granted more comprehensive powers to protect charitable organisations and in cases can govern the direction of a charity, or those in charge of running it, should it believe misconduct or mismanagement has taken place.
Furthermore, it was indicated that voluntary groups will be able to pay trustees for goods and services that they offer, in addition to being able to modify their defined purpose.
He said: "These changes will give charities more flexibility to tackle the pressing social and environmental issues of the day.
"New powers for the Charity Commission will mean better, more proportionate regulation for charities."
The commission will also be granted more flexibility to help those charities which are experiencing difficulties.
Such an announcement could assist many voluntary and community groups to maintain their sustainable efficiencies.
In other news, it was recently revealed that the government had made a £2 million investment to help charities increase opportunities for those people who have disabilities to become volunteers.
More about sustainable efficiencies.
