Charities Act 2011: Primary legislation governing charitable organizations and donations in England and Wales, including requirements for gift agreements involving charities
Companies Act 2006: Key legislation relevant when any party to the donor agreement is a registered company, covering corporate capacity and execution requirements
Contract Law (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for beneficiaries of donor agreements
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation applicable when donations involve real property or interests in land
Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation relevant for understanding tax implications and relief available for donations
Gift Aid Rules: Specific tax regulations allowing charities to claim additional tax relief on donations from UK taxpayers
Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Legislation governing tax implications for donations made as part of estate planning or posthumous gifts
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Data protection framework ensuring proper handling of personal data in donor agreements and related processing
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including specific provisions for handling donor information
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Anti-money laundering legislation requiring due diligence on source of donated funds
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Specific regulations requiring verification of donor identity and source of funds in certain circumstances
Terrorism Act 2000: Legislation ensuring donations are not linked to terrorist financing and requiring related due diligence
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles covering contract formation, capacity, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Charity Commission Regulations: Regulatory framework governing charitable organizations and their acceptance of donations
Financial Conduct Authority Rules: Regulatory requirements applicable when donations involve financial services or regulated activities
