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 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.
Lloyds Bank Foundation Specialist Programme
Lloyds Bank Foundation Specialist Programme — £75k over 3 years for specialist UK charities. Eligibility, 8 themes, application process.
Charity Safeguarding Policy Template UK 2026 (Free, Trustee-Ready)
Free safeguarding policy template for UK charities. Aligned with Charity Commission expectations and Charity Governance Code 2025.
What Tier Is Your Charity? SORP 2026 Tier Checker
Free SORP 2026 tier checker — enter your charity's gross annual income to find your tier, what you must report, and your…