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CharitEpulse: Defences, donations, dilemmas and dynamics

Date: 18 June 2025

CharitEpulse: Defences, donations, dilemmas and dynamics

In this episode of CharitEpulse, the trio discuss:

  • The Charity Commission issues official warnings to two charities.
  • Surprising (or not?) openness to investment in armaments at recent Charity Finance Investment Forum.
  • Cash management challenges, why are charities not maximising returns on reserves?
  • The power dynamics involved in large charities’ relationships with local communities.

Listen time: 29 minutes

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For questions, feedback, or to suggest topics you’d like the trio to explore in upcoming episodes, please email claire.whiteman-haywood@quiltercheviot.com in the Charities team.

Speakers

Charles Mesquita

Charities Director

Catherine Rustomji

Partner at Shakespeare Martineau

James Saunders

Partner at Moore Kingston Smith

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