Policy paper

Independence of charities from the state (RR7)

Summarises the Charity Commission’s views on the extent to which charities are required by law to be independent of the State.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Independence of charities from the state

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The Charity Commission’s Review of the Register reports (‘RR reports’) series helps clarify what is meant by ‘charitable’. This helps it determine its policy as the charity regulator and registrar in England and Wales.

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Published 1 October 2009

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