Charity Commission closes its case into FiLiA

We have some important and positive news to share.

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has closed its case into FiLiA with no further regulatory action required. Following our 10th annual conference in Brighton in October 2025, FiLiA's trustees self-reported to the Charity Commission, following the concerns that arose at and after the conference. We were then informed by the Commission that a separate complaint had also been received. We engaged fully and transparently throughout the process that followed.

The Commission’s conclusion speaks for itself:

‘The Commission is reassured by the trustees’ response to the conference, the complaint and our engagement as it shows that these have been taken seriously, with the trustees acting in the best interests of the Charity. It is the Commission’s assessment that with the newly introduced and updated processes, the trustees have adequately demonstrated that appropriate measures are/will be in place to safeguard the Charity’s beneficiaries and its reputation.’

The Commission also acknowledged: ‘It is positive to see the proactive steps the trustees have taken to strengthen the Charity’s governance.’

We have used this period to introduce stronger policies and processes, including a new due diligence policy, a Conference Oversight Group and written agreements for speakers and stall holders. We have postponed the 2026 conference to embed fully these, and other, changes.

We are proud of what FiLiA stands for, and we thank you for your continued support. We are grateful to every woman who has stood with us.

Sisterhood and Solidarity,

Jo, Kruti, Lisa-Marie, Ragani and Sally
FiLiA Trustees