CharitEpulse: New leadership, 2025 highlights and what’s next for 2026

7 January 2026 / Insight posted in Articles, CharitEpulse

In their final episode of the year our chatters James Saunders, Charles Mesquita and Catherine Rustomji reflect on the sector’s key challenges from 2025 and share their outlook for the year ahead.

  • New leadership at the Charity Commission: Dame Julia Unwin’s appointment brings a wealth of experience and a pledge to make the Commission more decisive.
  • Charity inquiry update: HMRC and the Charity Commission investigate 105 charities, with 32 under scrutiny for financial mismanagement.
  • 2025 in review and 2026 outlook: The trio reflect on the sector’s key challenges in 2025 and share hopes for the year ahead.

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