Can a parish council make a donation to a charity?

Question

Are parish councils allowed by law to make a financial donation to a national charity or even to another chairman of a councils charity, is this misuse of precept and if it isn't allowed, is it unlawful?

Answer 1

Yes they can - usually referred to as section 137 donations. There is a financial ceiling and I think, in England, it is six pound odd per head of electorate.

Such donations can only be made following the passing of a motion on a properly agendaed item.