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<p>The government welcomes open and transparent engagement in the UK. Depending on
what the established organisation seeks to do, there are different applicable regulations
regarding the activities that such an organisation could undertake.</p><p>If the organisation
is political in nature then a variety of legislation could apply. If it seeks to make
political donations then it would need to be compliant with the rules set out in the
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act (PPERA) 2000 and the Representation
of the People Act 1983. Only those with a genuine interest in UK electoral events
can donate to candidates, campaigners and political parties.</p><p>If the organisation
seeks to act as a third-party campaigner at UK elections then it would need to comply
with the rules on third-party campaigning set out in the PPERA.</p><p>If the organisation
engages with financial activities then it would need to comply with the UK financial
regulatory framework.</p><p>From a security perspective, there are rules around the
type of activity that groups set up in the UK may undertake. Organisations set up
to conduct illegal activities, for example offences related to spying, sabotage and
related crimes, would be subject to a range of enforcement legislation such as the
Official Secrets Acts. There are also rules around proscribed terrorist organisations.</p><p>
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