Charities Law Brief

Reflecting on the Charity Commission inquiry report on The Captain Tom Foundation - what are the key lessons for the sector?

Wednesday, 08 January 2025

The 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.

Reflecting on the Charity Commission inquiry report on The Captain Tom Foundation - what are the key lessons for the sector?

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Immigration Law Update for Charities - what do you need to be aware of?

Wednesday, 08 January 2025

Tom 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.

Immigration Law Update for Charities - what do you need to be aware of?

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Autumn Budget 2024 - significant increase in charities' staffing costs

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The 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.

Autumn Budget 2024 - significant increase in charities' staffing costs

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Understanding charity fraud: protecting donations and charitable organisations

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Fraud takes many forms and is a widespread threat. For charitable organisations, preventing internal fraud, neutralising external fraud threats and ensuring donor trust is critical.

Understanding charity fraud: protecting donations and charitable organisations

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How charities can claim their costs in personal injury claims

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

The legal framework, the process, and best practice for claiming costs.

How charities can claim their costs in personal injury claims

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I think my charity is in financial distress - what do I need to know?

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

What do you need to know if your charity faced financial distress? Understanding trustee responsibilities and key practical steps.

I think my charity is in financial distress - what do I need to know?

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Ofsted commence inspections of supported accommodation providers

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

In September 2024 Ofsted commenced inspections of supported accommodation provided for 16 and 17 year old care leavers and looked after children.

Ofsted commence inspections of supported accommodation providers

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Charities and cause-related marketing - commercial participators

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Ensuring your cause-related marketing arrangements are transparent and comply with the law and good practice.

Charities and cause-related marketing - commercial participators

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Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees

Friday, 01 November 2024

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has examined the application of whistleblowing protection to charity trustees.

Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees

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Navigating the challenges of founder charities

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

The UK's charity sector is renowned for its dynamism and diversity, with founder charities playing a pivotal role in injecting innovation and passion into the fabric of social good.

Navigating the challenges of founder charities

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Volunteer was a worker when undertaking remunerated activities

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

In a significant decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a volunteer was a worker when carrying out activities that attracted a right of remuneration.

Volunteer was a worker when undertaking remunerated activities

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A reminder for charities to be alert to Copyright Infringement

Friday, 28 June 2024

Charities may inadvertently find themselves facing a claim for copyright infringement. Here's how you can avoid this.

A reminder for charities to be alert to Copyright Infringement

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Stamp Duty Land Tax Relief for Charities

Saturday, 02 March 2024

This article explains how charities can benefit from Stamp Duty Land Tax relief.

Stamp Duty Land Tax Relief for Charities

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Unilateral demotion was considered breach of employment in unfair dismissal claim

Friday, 01 March 2024

An Employment Tribunal was wrong to conclude that a band 6 NHS employee’s reassignment to a band 5 position following a restructure did not breach an express term of his contract of employment for the purposes of his unfair dismissal claim.

Unilateral demotion was breach of employment for purposes of unfair dismissal claim

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Upcoming changes to company law and Companies House requirements

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Charitable companies should be aware of changes to be introduced by Companies House. The changes will affect the information required for their confirmation statement.

Upcoming changes to company law and Companies House requirements

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