On 3 June 2026 the Charity Commission published new guidance to help trustees make confident grant‑making decisions during a period of sustained financial pressure on charities. The guidance replaces earlier versions and now applies to all grant‑making activities. It clarifies that charities can provide unrestricted grants to other charities with the same or narrower purposes, allowing recipients to use funds as they see fit to further the donor’s purpose. The guidance also permits funding of non‑charities, but requires trustees to take reasonable steps to assess risks, secure a written agreement, and monitor compliance. In 2024, grant‑making charities awarded £17.84 billion in grants, up from £16.97 billion in 2023, with £12 billion going to other charities. The guidance is available on GOV.UK.
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