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The Exempt Charities Order 2025

Published: Thu 6th Feb 25 Came into force: Thu 6th Feb 25

Made under: Charities Act 2011

The Order designated St Mary's University, Twickenham as an exempt charity, limiting the Charity Commission's oversight.

The Exempt Charities Order 2025, effective February 6th, 2025, designates St Mary's University, Twickenham as an exempt charity under the Charities Act 2011.

This exemption prevents registration with the Charity Commission and limits the Commission's powers, barring advisory roles at the charity's request and inquiries initiated by a principal regulator (in this case, the Office for Students).