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Charities Act 2011 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Charities Act 2011 to treat all religious institutions as charities; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

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The bill would treat all religious institutions as charities under the Charities Act 2011, bringing them into the charity framework. It would include connected provisions needed to implement this change. If enacted, it could affect how religious organisations are regulated under charity law.

Key Points

Amends the Charities Act 2011 to recognise all religious institutions as charities
Includes connected provisions to implement the change
Operates within the existing charity-law framework and regulatory system
Current status: second reading in the House of Commons
Originating in the Commons

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to later stages such as committee, report, and third reading.

Who is affected?

Religious institutions (churches, mosques, temples and other faith communities)Religious organisations delivering charitable activitiesOther charities and organisations that partner with religious charitiesDonors, volunteers and beneficiaries of religious charitiesCharity regulators and public authorities overseeing charities

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Charities Act 2011 (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 114 2012-13 (as introduced)

BillCommons

22 Mar 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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