Can a charity carry out political activity for a change in the law?
The short answer Yes – charities may carry out political activity for a change in the law if it supports their own charitable purpose. In more detail Political activity, including campaigning for a change in the law, is an entirely legitimate activity and can be an effective means of supporting a charitable purpose. However, as set out in section D3, it is not a charitable purpose to campaign for changes to the law whether in the UK or overseas. Legislation going through Parliament: A charity can support or oppose the passage of a Parliamentary Bill, or Welsh Assembly Proposed Measure (similar to a Parliamentary Bill), if this can reasonably be expected to support the delivery of its charitable purposes. A charity may provide and publish comments on possible or proposed changes in the law or government policy, whether contained in a Green or White Paper, draft Parliamentary Bill or elsewhere. A charity may also supply to Members of either House relevant information or briefing about th
