This case report contains an analysis of some of the key issues that the Charity Commission dealt with in cases relating to campaigning and political activity by charities in the run-up to the General Election, being:
1. Visits to charities by prospective parliamentary candidates
2. Publishing educational material with political commentary or analysis
3. Providing explicit support for candidates and political parties
4. Use of charity material by candidates and political parties
5. Political activity by charity employees and trustees
6. Links with non-charitable organisations
It also includes wider lessons for trustees.