Insights
Research - when do universities need to think about charity law?
20 Feb 2025Charity law can impact on a wide range of university projects, activities and decisions in ways that are not always obvious and sometimes overlooked.
New corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud - how should charities prepare
10 Feb 2025The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at bolstering the UK's defences against fraud.
Reflecting on the Charity Commission inquiry report on The Captain Tom Foundation - what are the key lessons for the sector?
08 Jan 2025The Charity Commission's recent inquiry report into The Captain Tom Foundation, the findings of which have been widely reported in the news, found repeated instances of misconduct and mismanagement.
Immigration Law Update for Charities - what do you need to be aware of?
08 Jan 2025Tom Brett Young, VWV Partner and Head of Immigration, recently provided an immigration update to the Charity Law Association and here summarises some of the recent changes charities should be aware of.
Autumn Budget 2024 - significant increase in charities' staffing costs
14 Nov 2024The new Government's first budget, announced on 30 October 2024, includes measures increasing employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage, adding to the financial pressures on charities.
Understanding charity fraud: protecting donations and charitable organisations
13 Nov 2024Fraud takes many forms and is a widespread threat. For charitable organisations, preventing internal fraud, neutralising external fraud threats and ensuring donor trust is critical.
