Compliance & Regulation
How to Set Up a UK Charity 2026
Set up a UK charity from idea to registered status in 3-5 months. The 8 steps the Charity Commission expects. Costs, timing,…
Ivan Siyanko
Compliance & Regulation
CIO vs Charitable Company
CIO vs charitable company limited by guarantee. Side-by-side comparison, when to choose which, and the two CIO sub-types explained.
Compliance & Regulation
Charity Website Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
WCAG 2.1 AA for UK charities. 12 free quick wins, plus a statutory accessibility statement template. The Equality Act 2010 baseline.
Compliance & Regulation
Restricted vs Unrestricted Funds
Restricted, unrestricted, designated, endowment funds — explained for UK charity trustees. Worked example showing why headline cash overstates flexibility.
Compliance & Regulation
Charity Governance Code 2025 Refresh
The 2025 Charity Governance Code refresh — new 8th principle, AI policy, EDI standalone, environmental responsibility. What changed for UK trustees.
Grants & Fundraising
Gift Aid for UK Charities 2026
Gift Aid for UK charities 2026 — regular Gift Aid + GASDS. The 25p-on-£1 most charities under-claim. Worked example, common mistakes.
Compliance & Regulation
Charity Serious Incident Reporting UK 2026
The four reportable triggers for UK charity serious incidents. Reporting process, free template, and what happens after the report.
Grants & Fundraising
Garfield Weston Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation gives £100m a year. Regular Grants vs Major Grants explained, with worked example for a £200k charity.
Grants & Fundraising
Lloyds Bank Foundation Specialist Programme
Lloyds Bank Foundation Specialist Programme — £75k over 3 years for specialist UK charities. Eligibility, 8 themes, application process.