Policy & Governance update: 15.10.21 | The Almshouse Association

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

Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Residential Notices Periods – Under the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Residential Tenancies and Notices) (Amendment and Suspension) (England) Regulations 2021, which come into force at the end of the month, with effect from 1 October 2021 all the extended Notice periods brought in by the emergency regulations are removed, and the pre-pandemic Notice periods are restored.

However, the Government has reserved the right for the Secretary of State to reimpose extended Notice Periods until 25 March 2022.

The Almshouse Association has advised its members to follow this guidance throughout the pandemic when considering Setting Aside an appointment. Members in England can now return to pre-pandemic procedures.

Charity Commission

Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2021 – The Charity Commission has announced that Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2021 will take place the week commencing 18 October 2021. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of fraud and cybercrime affecting the sector and to create a safe space for charities and their supporters to talk about fraud and share good practice.

Wales

Six-month notice periods extended until end of 2021 – The Welsh government has announced that six-month notice periods will remain in place until at least the end of December as part of COVID-related protections.

This continues the situation of the last 18 months which the Almshouse Association has encouraged our Welsh members to follow as best practice.
Exemptions from the rule in instances of anti-social behaviour or domestic violence still remain in place. More information can be found here.

Posted 15 October 21