Arts and heritage organisations largely exempted from new UK regulations on memberships

"Today's decision comes as a huge relief. The government has recognised the significant contribution that membership charities like the National Trust make to civil society and rightly excluded them from these reforms, which could have cost organisations like ours millions of pounds and hampered our ability to provide public benefit."

"[Regarding] charitable memberships: certain memberships of charitable, cultural and heritage organisations will be excluded from the new rules given the unique role they have in preserving and opening up access to the nation's history, landscapes and cultural collections."

The UK government has decided to exclude charitable and heritage organisations from the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, which allows consumers to cancel memberships within a two-week period. Hilary McGrady, director-general of the National Trust, expressed relief at this decision, stating it recognizes the vital role of membership charities in civil society. The exclusion prevents potential financial losses for these organisations and supports their mission to provide public benefit and access to cultural resources.

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