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Charity & Non-Profit Compliance
Comprehensive training on charity governance, safeguarding, fundraising regulations, and data protection for the UK charity sector. Covers trustee duties under the Charities Act 2011, Charity Commission reporting requirements, the Code of Fundraising Practice, and GDPR compliance for charities. Essential for trustees, staff, and volunteers in charities and non-profit organisations.
3 modules, 9 lessons~30 minutes80% pass mark36 flipcards, 9 scenarios
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This course content has been AI-generated from Charity Commission guidance, the Charities Act 2011, the Code of Fundraising Practice, and related UK legislation. Your organisation's governance team must verify the accuracy and completeness of this material before using it as part of your official training programme.
What you will learn
- Understand trustee duties and responsibilities under the Charities Act 2011
- Identify and manage conflicts of interest and related party transactions
- Apply safeguarding principles to protect beneficiaries and volunteers
- Comply with fundraising regulations and the Code of Fundraising Practice
- Handle donor data lawfully under UK GDPR and implement a compliance culture
Who is this for?
Trustees, charity managers, fundraisers, volunteer coordinators, and all staff in charities and non-profit organisations
Course details
Duration~30 min
Modules3
Lessons9
Pass mark80%
CertificateYes
CPD Hours0.5
Jurisdiction
UK (Charities Act 2011, Fundraising Regulations 2024, UK GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, Charity Commission guidance CC3, CC29, CC20).
Course Modules
1
Charity Governance & Trustee Duties
~10 minThe legal framework governing charities in England and Wales, trustee responsibilities under the Charities Act 2011, managing conflicts of interest, and financial controls and reporting obligations.
Trustee Duties and Responsibilities
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Conflicts of Interest and Related Party Transactions
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Financial Controls and Charity Commission Reporting
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
2
Safeguarding & Fundraising
~10 minProtecting beneficiaries and volunteers through safeguarding policies, complying with the Code of Fundraising Practice, and understanding counter-terrorism and sanctions obligations in the charity sector.
Safeguarding in Charities
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Fundraising Regulations
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Counter-Terrorism and Sanctions
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
3
Data Protection & Compliance Culture
~10 minApplying UK GDPR to charity operations, managing volunteers and employment law basics, and building a culture of compliance through whistleblowing and serious incident reporting.
GDPR for Charities
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Volunteer Management and Employment Law
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Whistleblowing and Serious Incident Reporting
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
Total Questions
15
Pass Mark
80%
Audio
9/9
Certificate
Yes
v1.2.0 | Updated 2026-07-01 | Sources verified 2026-07-01
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