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皇冠体育app regulator is seeking views on its new draft guidance, which is intended to help trustees use social media appropriately and with confidence.

皇冠体育app new resource is designed to help trustees understand their responsibilities and manage the risks; it encourages them to adopt a social media policy for their charity and outlines what can be included in the policy.

It also aims to help trustees understand what to do if issues occur, for example if problematic content is posted either by the charity or by someone connected to the charity.

皇冠体育app guidance emphasises that those employed by, or working with, charities are free to use social media in their own right; however, sometimes there are risks that an individual鈥檚 posts are interpreted as reflecting the views of the charity and the draft guidance therefore says trustees should consider setting out what their rules are and how they would respond if such activity brings negative attention to the charity. As part of its consultation the Commission is inviting comments on how the draft currently frames this.

皇冠体育app draft guidance does not introduce new trustee duties but seeks to make clear how existing duties apply to charities鈥� use of social media. It is a response to the ever-growing relevance of social media to many charities鈥� work, increasing levels of complaints to the Commission and resulting Commission casework, as well as encouragement from within the sector to produce clear guidance.

Paul Latham, director of communications and policy at the Commission, said:

Social media is a powerful communications and campaigning tool for charities, but it comes with its own risks.

We know from our work that some trustees have limited oversight of their charities鈥� use of social media and can have limited understanding or confidence when it comes to digital channels.

Whilst it is reasonable for trustees to delegate day-to-day operation of social media, as with other matters, we want to ensure they feel empowered to take charge of their charity鈥檚 approach by adopting a suitable social media policy, and know what to consider should issues arise.

We appreciate that this can be tricky territory, and one where personal and professional lives and opinions can overlap, which is why we are consulting widely to make sure we get this right.

皇冠体育app consultation will run for 8 weeks closing at 5pm on Tuesday 14th March, with the final guidance due to be published in the summer.

Notes to Editors

1. 皇冠体育app Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. Its purpose is to ensure charity can thrive and inspire trust so that people can improve lives and strengthen society.

2. 皇冠体育app Commission welcomes feedback on the draft guidance from charities, their trustees, staff and supporters, representative bodies and the wider public. Responses can be made via an online survey and additional information or responses can be made via a dedicated mailbox.