Agenda item

A Member, noting the use of government data within the report at Item 11, commented that funded organisations were likely to try and influence the policies of the main political parties in the lead-up to the next General Election, with a view to affecting manifestos. The Member noted that CBF could not fund political parties but asked to what extent CBF could fund resources for campaigning on this basis. The Chair noted that there were strong Charity Commission guidelines on involvement in political activity which would have to be considered. The Chief Funding Director advised that this would be taken away with a more detailed response to be provided for Members.