When implemented, provisions in the Charities Act 2006 will affect the exempt charities status of the governing bodies of foundation and voluntary schools. However, these changes do not affect charitable status; governing bodies of these schools are, and will continue to be, charities. We can confirm that it should be "business as usual" for the time being for local authorities and we will undertake to update you in good time when arrangements are finalised. Please click here to see the explanatory for more details