UK Charity Regulators' Forum
The UK Charity Regulators’ Forum is a non-statutory body. Established in 2006, the Forum reflects the independence of the role of UK and Irish charity regulators, and is intended to provide a flexible vehicle for keeping pace with the changing demands of regulating the charity sector as it continues to evolve and develop.
The Forum’s overall objectives are to:
- encourage co-ordination of and consistency in regulatory approaches in the UK and Ireland, accepting that regulators work within different legislative frameworks
- share information and best practice on charity regulation
- encourage effective working relationships between the devolved administrations responsible for the regulation of charities.
The Forum’s members will aim to achieve this by:
- identifying areas of development and difference
- acting as a sounding board for new developments
- discussing and identifying common principles
- making practical decisions as appropriate
- agreeing appropriate areas for common advice
- referring operational matters to staff as required.
Membership of the Forum includes:
- The Charity Commission for England and Wales
- The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
- Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland
- Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Ireland.
The Forum works with other organisations on cross-cutting issues.
Meetings
The UK Regulators’ Forum meets twice a year. For further information please read the minutes of the Forum meetings.
