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Charities: Political Impartiality

Asked by Alex BurghartConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 2 July 2026UIN 12777

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what guidance the Charity Commission has given to charities on issuing political commentary on (a) the Government and (b) opposition political parties.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Charity Commission has long-standing clear guidance for charities on what is permitted within the limits of charity law in relation to campaigning and political activity. The Commission also has a 'five-minute guide' on political campaigning to help trustees understand the rules, and recently published guidance on campaigning during the Senedd and local elections.

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