Charities Act 2011: Primary legislation governing charitable activities in England and Wales, including fundraising regulations, requirements for charitable collections, and defined responsibilities of charity trustees
Places of Worship Registration Act 1855: Historical legislation that sets out requirements for registering religious buildings and establishes their legal status as places of worship
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Core planning legislation that controls land development and building works, including regulations affecting church construction
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Specific legislation for protecting historic buildings and conservation areas, particularly relevant if the church is in a protected area or will be a listed building
Building Regulations 2010: Technical requirements for building construction and modification, ensuring safety and accessibility standards are met
Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice: Guidelines and standards for ethical fundraising, including transparency requirements and best practices for solicitation campaigns
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for handling personal data of donors, including requirements for data collection, storage, and privacy protection
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulations governing financial solicitations and investment-related matters in fundraising activities
Ecclesiastical Law: Church-specific regulations including faculty jurisdiction for Church of England, diocesan regulations, and church building requirements
Gift Aid Regulations: Tax regulations and HMRC requirements for charitable donations, including procedures for claiming tax relief on eligible donations
