The 2011 Act did not change existing law or introduce new policy but simplified the structure of the existing legislation. On this page you can find articles, books and online resources providing guidance, briefings and information on the Act itself.
Articles and books in the Library collection
The collection of the ICAEW
Library & Information Service includes a collection of charity sector articles, books and model documents that can support your work. Use the links below to see what we have available to request in our Library catalogue (Libcat).
Charity Finance SORP compliance checklist
This regularly updated publication covers a range of compliance issues relating to charity accounts and audits. It sets out the essential reporting obligations, and is specifically tailored for charities that prepare accruals-based accounts. The Library also holds previous editions.
Charities
This leading work on the law of charities, written by expert practitioners, has been completely updated to take account of all the changes in legislation and case law since the supplement to the previous edition was published in 2018. Key developments covered include the Charities Act 2022 and a large number of judicial decisions.
The charities acts handbook: a practical guide
Guide to charity law. It contains expert commentary and analysis of the Charities Act 1992, the Charities Act 2011, and the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016. Includes sections on charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) and unincorporated charities.
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