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1/ The transition period for the UK leaving the EU is due to end on 31 December 2020. New arrangements are yet to be agreed, but there are a range of resources to help voluntary organisations prepare for potential impacts:
2/ Specific implications for charities remain to be seen. The government has developed a tool to help you think about areas that might be affected. Learn more at: https://www.gov.uk/transition
3/ The government has also created a specific page for the civil society sector. This includes links to general guidance on actions to be taken by 31 December. See more at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-civil-society-sectors-from-january-2021
4/ On 1 January the UK General Data Protection Regulation will replace the existing EU GDPR. To learn more about how your data protection practices might be affected see our guidance on data protection and GDPR: https://knowhow.ncvo.org.uk/organisation/operations/dataprotection
5/ If your organisation processes personal data with the EU, make sure you have made the necessary changes to keep personal data flowing lawfully from 1 January. Find out more at: http://gov.uk/using-personal-data-2021
6/ In the case of a no-deal Brexit, NCVO has developed guidance to help charities prepare. This guidance includes issues such as EU funding, employing EU nationals and volunteering. Read more at: https://publications.ncvo.org.uk/no-deal-brexit-and-voluntary-sector/
7/7 For further considerations read our blog post on how charities must prepare for Brexit uncertainty: https://blogs.ncvo.org.uk/2020/09/18/charities-must-prepare-for-brexit-uncertainty/
