Charity Tribunal

The Charities Act 2006 established the Charity Tribunal, which was transferred to the First–tier Tribunal (Charity) on 1st September 2009 following reforms of the Tribunal system by the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. The Act applies to England and Wales only.

The First–tier Tribunal (Charity) is administered by the Tribunals Service, an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. Tribunal members are appointed by the Lord Chancellor following recommendation from the Judicial Appointments Commission.

The First–tier Tribunal (Charity) can:

• 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.

www.charity.tribunals.gov.uk