Insights for UK charities
Practical, up-to-date guidance for the people running small UK charities: how to write winning grant applications, stay Charity Commission compliant under SORP 2026, and measure impact that funders trust. Written under the byline of CharityIQ founder Ivan Siyanko, who runs a UK registered charity himself.
Charity Trustee Recruitment 2026
How UK charities recruit better trustees. 6-step process, free role description template, 30-day induction checklist.
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,…
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.
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.
Restricted vs Unrestricted Funds
Restricted, unrestricted, designated, endowment funds — explained for UK charity trustees. Worked example showing why headline cash overstates flexibility.
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.
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.
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.
Garfield Weston Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation gives £100m a year. Regular Grants vs Major Grants explained, with worked example for a £200k charity.