Charities Act Review

Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts has been appointed by the Minister for the Cabinet Office to undertake the statutory review of the Charities Act 2006, and consider whether further changes to the legal and regulatory framework for charities are desirable.

The terms of reference for the review are widely drawn and are available here.

Message from Lord Hodgson:

We have reached the end of the evidence-gathering stage of the Review. We have been learning a lot about the views of both the public and the sector on key issues, and we’re most grateful to everyone who has taken the time to contribute.

The review has now moved into a new phase of assessing and analysing the evidence and considering options and recommendations.

Lord Hodgson would like to thank all who have contributed to the review by filling out the calls for evidence, completing the survey or attending one of the five regional consultation meetings.

Outline timetable

The aim is for the report of the review to be completed and laid in Parliament before the summer recess in 2012 (expected to be mid-July).

Lord Hodgson is being supported by a small review team in the Office for Civil Society, Cabinet Office.

You can contact the review team by emailing charitiesactreview@cabinet-office.gsi.gov.uk.