The Almshouse Association regularly posts a news summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact/requires action from member charities, with links to further information where applicable.

Our latest update can be found below and previous updates are listed at the bottom of the page.

GOVERNMENT

  • Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper Published – The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published its Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper. The white paper is seeking to reform the private rented sector (PRS) with plans to ban “no DSS/Benefits” lettings as well as overhauling so-called Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions. It is also suggested that the Decent Homes Standard be extended to the PRS.  

    The Association will study the white paper for any potential threats to almshouse charities, however, as the paper deals with the private rented sector, there should not be any issues which concern the almshouse movement. The white paper does define ‘Renters’ as including licensees and so the Association will be seeking clarification on the government’s intentions.

    The white paper can be found here.

CHARITY COMMISSION

  • Commission opens consultation on ‘new approach’ to Annual Returns – The Charity Commission has opened a consultation on a new approach to the Annual Return and on updating the questions asked in the returns. The aim of the new questions is to allow the Commission to regulate charities more effectively.

    The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 1st September 2022 and can be found here.

RECORD OF PREVIOUS 2021/22 Policy and Governance updates:

Posted 27 June 22