A “toothless” regulator? Charity mergers and AI
In this episode of CharitEpulse, the trio discuss:
- Charity Commission branded "toothless" by Lord Walney, sparking debate on the regulator's effectiveness and resource allocation.
- Fundraising regulator suspends charity for code breaches, highlighting the importance of compliance and reputation management.
- Charity mergers up 31% to a total of 63, driven by financial challenges, but still a small fraction of the 170,000 registered charities.
- AI in charities presents opportunities for efficiency gains, but raises concerns about data security and ethical implementation.
Listen time: 27 minutes
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Speakers
Charles Mesquita
Charities Director
Catherine Rustomji
Partner at Shakespeare Martineau
James Saunders
Partner at Moore Kingston SmithSubscribe to trustEnews
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