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Charity Tribunal
The Charity Tribunal is an independent body set up under the Charities Act 2006 to :–
- Hear appeals against the decisions of the Charity Commission (the Commission)
- Hear applications for review of decisions of the Charity Commission
- Consider references from the Attorney General or the Charity Commission on points of law
The Charity Tribunal only has jurisdiction in respect of Charity Commission decisions made on or after the 18th March 2008.
The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales.
Charity Commission
If you are not satisfied with the Commission's decision you may be able to appeal or make an application for review to the Tribunal. Schedule 4 of the Charities Act 2006 sets out for each type of decision who is eligible to request an appeal or apply for a review.
