Related party transactions
Related party transactions are dealings between a charity and ‘related parties’. These can be people or organisations, such as board members or executive officers and organisations with a significant influence over the charity (e.g. an organisation that appoints one of the members of the board of the charity).
They are defined as a transfer of resources, services or obligations between a charity and a related party, regardless of whether a price is charged. Charities sometimes undertake transactions with related people or organisations. Transparency and carefully managing these types of transactions help build trust.
Conflicts of interest (whether actual or perceived) may arise where a related party has an interest that conflicts with the best interest of a charity. Where there is actual or perceived interests with a related party, it may be difficult to demonstrate acting in the best interests of the charity.
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