This is the first of two videos in which the Charity Commission provides practical insights into the charity law issues that commonly arise when charities seek to merge, as well as the regulator's role in facilitating such mergers.

This video looks at key issues that need to be addressed at the outset when charities are considering merger. It discusses the principles charity trustees should follow when deciding whether to merge, the need to properly manage conflicts of interest and the different ways in which charities can merge. It also considers barriers to merger, such as the need to obtain third party consent, incompatibility of charitable purposes and lack of a power to merge. The video signposts the Commission's guidance on mergers and related issues.