CharitEpulse: Regulatory delays and filing failures

4 March 2026 / Insight posted in Articles, CharitEpulse

In this week’s podcast our chatters James Saunders, Charles Mesquita and Catherine Rustomji unpack another busy week in the charity sector.

The trio discuss:

  • The Government launches £11.59m Local Covenant Partnerships Fund targeting 15 disadvantaged areas.
  • The Charity Commission uses extremely rare legal powers to merge two mosque charities.
  • Late charity account filings surge 51% to 17,773, raising governance concerns.
  • The Charity Commission recruiting 80 new staff as budget rises 27% to address ‘extraordinary’ demand.
  • The Fundraising Regulator reports that complaints related to Community Interest Companies (CICs) have risen to 18%, driven by issues with door-to-door and street fundraising.

The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube.

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