Reporting of internal suspicions of misappropriation of funds

If any member of the committee has any suspicion of misappropriation of EVH finances they should first report their suspicions to the chairman/treasurer who will investigate and decide whether or not the matter should be reported to the charity commission and the police, or the National Crime Agency.

Tainted Donations – (replaces substantial donations)

All trustees and committee members must be aware of the law relating to ‘accepting donations’.

The Financial Act sets out 3 conditions which must be met for a donation to be tainted:

Condition A - the donation to the charity and arrangements entered into by the donor are connected.

Condition B - the main purpose of entering into the arrangements is for the donor, or someone connected to the donor, to receive a financial advantage directly or indirectly from the charity.

Condition C - the donation isn’t made by a qualifying charity-owned company or relevant housing provider linked with the charity to which the donation is made.