Charities Act 2011: Primary legislation governing charities in England and Wales, establishing the legal framework for charitable organizations and their operations
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for incorporated nonprofits, governing corporate structure, directors' duties, and organizational governance
Finance Act 2010: Contains provisions relating to charitable tax relief and financial regulations affecting nonprofit organizations
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT implications of sponsorship arrangements and charitable activities
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulates marketing practices and protects against unfair commercial practices in sponsorship arrangements
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Controls business-to-business marketing practices and prevents misleading advertising in sponsorship contexts
CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, providing guidelines for advertising and marketing communications
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects branding and logos used in sponsorship agreements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in sponsorship materials and communications
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contractual terms to ensure fairness in business agreements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
CC20 Guidance: Charity Commission guidance on fundraising practices and standards
Gift Aid Rules: Tax regulations allowing charities to claim extra money on donations from UK taxpayers
