Charities: Political Activities
Commons · Question 13998 · Tabled 12 Nov 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will have discussions with the Charity Commission on the (a) conflicts of interest and (b) reputational risks of the non-charitable arms of charities engaging in party political campaignin
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 20 Nov 2024
Ministers and officials meet regularly with the Commission to discuss matters of mutual interest. Charities are permitted to establish or maintain close connections with non-charitable campaigning organisations to support their charitable purposes, provid...