My Thoughts on the Charity Commission Ruling on the Captain Tom Foundation There are numerous family-run charities that do incredible work in honour of their loved ones, like the Douglas Bader Foundation. These charities operate in line with the Charity Commission guidelines and contribute greatly to our society. The charity sector would be significantly poorer without them. However, there will always be individuals who either don’t fully understand the rules or seek to misuse them for personal gain, which goes against the very essence of charitable work. I believe that this ruling shouldn’t have a negative impact on the charity sector. Instead, it demonstrates that the Charity Commission is fulfilling its role. At LimbPower, we adhere to stringent governance standards, following both the Charity Commission and the Sport England Governance Code. Until this year, we had audited accounts, but due to the doubling in audit costs, we switched to an assurance report. This decision was made by our Board to ensure that funds are directed towards projects and programmes instead of administrative costs. Regarding paid staff, my twenty years of experience in the sector have taught me the invaluable role of volunteers. However, volunteers don’t have contracts and are not obligated to complete activities and business functions they might not prefer. This is why experienced employees are crucial for the sustainability, planning, and growth of our organisation. In Britain, we rely heavily on the charity sector to support many vulnerable people. I hope this ruling gives the public confidence in the sector and doesn’t undermine it. We need your support, and so does the community we serve.
My Thoughts on the Charity Commission Ruling on the Captain Tom Foundation There are numerous family-run charities that do incredible work in honour of their loved ones, like the Douglas Bader Foundation. These charities operate in line with the Charity Commission guidelines and contribute greatly to our society. The charity sector would be significantly poorer without them. However, there will always be individuals who either don’t fully understand the rules or seek to misuse them for personal gain, which goes against the very essence of charitable work. I believe that this ruling shouldn’t have a negative impact on the charity sector. Instead, it demonstrates that the Charity Commission is fulfilling its role. At LimbPower, we adhere to stringent governance standards, following both the Charity Commission and the Sport England Governance Code. Until this year, we had audited accounts, but due to the doubling in audit costs, we switched to an assurance report. This decision was made by our Board to ensure that funds are directed towards projects and programmes instead of administrative costs. Regarding paid staff, my twenty years of experience in the sector have taught me the invaluable role of volunteers. However, volunteers don’t have contracts and are not obligated to complete activities and business functions they might not prefer. This is why experienced employees are crucial for the sustainability, planning, and growth of our organisation. In Britain, we rely heavily on the charity sector to support many vulnerable people. I hope this ruling gives the public confidence in the sector and doesn’t undermine it. We need your support, and so does the community we serve.