Charity campaigning during Senedd and local elections
Understand the rules on political activity and campaigning and how they are regulated.
Applies to England and Wales
Charities can take part in political activity that supports their purpose and is in their best interests. However, charities must follow the law when doing so. Outlined below is key guidance to help guide charities during Senedd and local elections.
Charity law and elections听
As a trustee you听are responsible for听making sure your charity always follows the rules on political activity and campaigning.听听
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charities should familiarise themselves with our鈥�guidance on campaigning and political activity, which also has an鈥�introductory 5-minute guide鈥�
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extra care must be taken when a听Senedd election has been called.听Read听our鈥�guidance on elections听
Key issues and questions to consider听
This useful guide outlines鈥�key issues and questions for charities to consider鈥痑nd is based on scenarios that charities have commonly faced during听previous听election periods.鈥�
Social media guidance鈥�
Charities can legitimately use social media to campaign, but there can be risks to doing so. Read听our鈥�social media guidance鈥痜or more information.听
Information for candidates听
Read our guide for information on鈥�how parliamentary candidates can engage with charities during an election campaign.听
Electoral law听
Alongside charity law, electoral law may apply to your charity.听
Check the Electoral Commission鈥檚听 for full details听of the rules.