§ Mr. Simon ThomasTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to introduce a statutory 1061W minimum threshold for the amount or percentage of donations raised by registered charities to be dedicated to the charities' beneficiaries. [35254]
§ Angela EagleThis issue is currently being considered by Cabinet Office's performance and innovation unit as part of its review of the legal and regulatory framework for charities and the voluntary sector. The report of the review is due to be published in spring.
§ Mr. Simon ThomasTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what estimate he has made of the average proportion of moneys raised by registered charities which is dedicated directly to the charities' beneficiaries in the last year for which figures are available; [35252]
(2) how many registered charities were (a) investigated and (b) taken into administration on the grounds that an insufficient proportion of their received donations was 1062W dedicated directly to the charities' beneficiaries in each year since 1997; [35253]
(3) if he will introduce guidance as to the minimum acceptable threshold for the amount or percentage of donations raised by registered charities to be dedicated to the charities' beneficiaries; [35251]
(4) what steps he takes to ensure that registered charities inform potential donors of the proportion of moneys raised that is dedicated directly to the charities' beneficiaries. [35250]
§ Angela EagleI have been asked to reply.
These are matters for the Charity Commission as the regulator of charities in England and Wales. The Chief Charity Commissioner will write to the hon. Member and a copy of his reply will be placed in the Library.