# Charities Bill to be reintroduced

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/05/16/charities-bill-be-reintroduced/
- Published: 2005-05-16T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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The Charities Bill, which failed to be passed in the last Parliament due to lack
of time before the general election, will be reintroduced, according to the Queen’s
Speech today.
Addressing Peers and MPs, the Queen said: “legislation will be introduced
to modernise charity law, to develop a vibrant, diverse and independent charitable
sector.” The Charities Bill to which this refers is one of 45 bills and five draft
bills announced for this parliamentary session.

A number of charity sector bodies have welcomed the reintroduction of the Charities
Bill, and expressed hope that it is passed promptly.

Geraldine Peacock, Chairman of the Charity Commission, said: “We’re really pleased
that this legislation has been given the priority it deserves to help equip all 
those involved in running and regulating charities to move forward in a changing
world.”

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Sue Brumpton, Chief Executive of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (
PFRA), said: “what we hope to see now is the development of sensible legislation
for fundraising along with comprehensive guidance notes for local authorities, regulators
and other partners that will facilitate high quality fundraising while encouraging
the public’s trust. We look forward to working closely with the Home office on finalising
this guidance.”

Andrew Watt, Head of Policy and Deputy Chief Executive of the Institute of Fundraising,
said: “We hope that when the Bill is introduced it incorporates the amendments made
in the last parliament.

“The Institute calls on Lords and MPs to pass the Bill speedily through its parliamentary
stages so that this important bill for the voluntary and community sector receives
Royal Assent soon. Now that Parliament had returned, we also call on Government 
to fund the self-regulation of fundraising scheme as soon as possible.

The latest tabled amendments to the Bill recognise the need for increased transparency
around the payment of all fundraisers for public charitable collections.

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