UK Review of Charities Act by Lord Hodgson

Lord Hodgson has now published the report of his Review, and it has been laid before Parliament.  It is entitled “Trusted and Independent: Giving charity back to charities - Review of the Charities Act 2006”.  There is also a report on “Public perceptions of charity – A report for the Charities Act 2006 review”.  These documents raise a number of interesting issues with respect to the regulation of charities in the UK.

Here is a link to the two reports:

http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/resource-library/trusted-and-independent-giving-charity-back-charities-review-charities-act-2006

One issue that is very controversial is whether payment of trustees should be allowed without the consent of the Charity Commission.  Here is an article discussing that issue:
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/governance/news/content/13007/sector_leaders_criticise_lord_hodgson_proposals_on_paying_trustees?

Here is Ontario position in terms of paying trustees:
http://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/index.php/blog/comments/compensation_of_directors_of_charities_in_ontario_-generally_prohibited_wit/