For Charity Trustees

Trustee duties, Charity Commission compliance, conflicts of interest, serious incident reports, and trustee liability.

Reviewed 2026-05-22

Common Problems

Registering a new charity

Serious incident reporting

Conflict of interest

Charity Commission inquiry

Trustee personal liability

Key Legal Topics

Charity & Not-for-Profit Law

Charity formation, Charity Commission regulation, trustee duties, and CIOs.

Useful Guides

Registering a Charity

How to register a charity with the Charity Commission for England & Wales.

Charity Law

When to Get Legal Advice

Trustees facing Charity Commission inquiry or risk of personal liability should instruct a charity law specialist. Many regional law firms offer free initial advice via charity-law clinics.