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Charity sector guidance updated amid new coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown

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Published on: 08 January 2021

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LNB News 08/01/2021

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Issue Date: 08 January 2021

Published Date: 08 January 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England and Wales

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The Charity Commission has updated its guidance to reflect the new rules relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown in England and Wales. The 'charity meetings' section has been updated and states that lockdown restrictions mean 'if you can, you should hold trustee or member meetings online or by telephone...However, if you cannot do this, you can hold trustee or members’ meetings in person if this is necessary to provide voluntary or charitable services.'

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