The Lobbying Act: A Waste of Time and Resources?

The Lobbying Act has been a source of controversy in the charity sector since its introduction in January 2014, but what has it actually changed? We have conducted 19 in-depth interviews on the subject with a range of sector professionals, which revealed widespread anxiety and confusion over what the new legislation means for charities and the future of the sector.

In this report, we examine what the Lobbying Act really is and how charities can overcome the challenges it poses.