Charities and campaigning ahead of a general election

This article provides information on rules and regulations surrounding charity campaigning during elections.

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The vast majority of charities can campaign and engage in policy advocacy in the run up to elections, making the most of the opportunity that a pre-election period presents for furthering a charity’s purposes through policy and political work.

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Provided that your governing document does not expressly restrict your charity from engaging in political activity (this is rare, but may be relevant in some cases, such as the terms of some charitable trusts), then charities can engage in advocacy and campaigning – your charity’s trustees just need to be aware of a few key limitations and regulatory regimes to navigate.