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CharitEpulse: Government grants, global giving and governance

Date: 03 June 2025

Government grants, global giving and governance

In this episode of CharitEpulse, the trio discuss:

  • Are governance reviews worth doing? Are Deputy Chairs needed?
  • Charitable giving by UK's wealthiest increased by £500 million, but questions arise about the relevance of ultra-high net worth donations compared to average UK donors.
  • UK legacy income grows to £4.5 billion as probate backlog clears, emphasising the importance of wills and charitable giving.
  • Charity Commission investigates £22 million in cash transactions involving 10 charities raising questions about cash controls and regulatory oversight.

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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