The Charity Commission has refreshed its guidance, known as CC48, now requiring charities who hold online meetings to review, and if necessary update, their governing document.

The guidance stresses that trustees should make sure any rules around holding meetings are up to date and practical. This has become particularly important now that many charity meetings are held online.

This includes updating a charity’s governing document to set out details such as how votes will be held at virtual meetings and whether all meetings will be virtual or hybrid.

It also recommends that charities that wish to hold virtual meetings have a policy that says how people can ask questions, join in the debate, and what would happen to the meeting if there were technical problems.

The guidance covers all types of charities including membership charities, as well as different types of meetings, such as trustee meetings and Annual General Meetings.

Further information and support:

• Read the full guidance CC48 here
• If you would like further advice or assistance with updating your governing document, contact advice@rva.org.uk