Charities Law Brief

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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Property considerations in a charity merger

Thursday, 29 February 2024

If your charity is planning a merger and you are currently leasing property from a Landlord, this article will help guide you through the process and inform you of what you can consider in the preparation for a proposed merger.

Property considerations in a charity merger

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Is one of your trustees on a UK Government sanctions list?

Thursday, 29 February 2024

The Charity Commission has recently shown a strict approach to charities that have a trustee who is a designated person on the UK Government financial sanctions list.

Is One of Your Trustees on a UK Government Sanctions List?

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UK General Election - rules on campaigning for charities

Thursday, 29 February 2024

In anticipation of a UK General Election in 2024, charities need to be aware of the electoral law requirements that affect their activities.

UK General Election - rules on campaigning for charities

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Why must the 'Captain Tom Foundation' building be demolished?

Thursday, 28 December 2023

Recently, the Planning Inspectorate rejected Captain Sir Tom Moore's family's planning appeal. As a result, they will need to demolish the 'Captain Tom Foundation Building'. In this article we explain the planning history behind the headlines.

Why must the 'Captain Tom Foundation Building' be demolished?

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New legislation to tackle economic crime and boost corporate transparency introduces major Companies House reforms

Thursday, 28 December 2023

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), which became law on 26 October 2023, brings in reforms that will enhance Companies House's powers.

New legislation to tackle economic crime and boost corporate transparency introduces major Companies House reforms

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Changing the objects of a charitable trust - apply for cy-près scheme or await the new Charities Act 2022 power to amend objects by resolution?

Thursday, 28 December 2023

Charity trustees who wish to alter the purposes of a trust (where trust assets cannot be used for the original purposes) can apply to the Charity Commission for a cy-près scheme or wait to use the new statutory power of amendment of a charitable trust.

Changing the objects of a charitable trust - apply for cy-près scheme or await the new Charities Act 2022 power to amend objects by resolution?

What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?

Friday, 03 November 2023

How can schools position themselves to ensure they carry out their fundamental governance responsibilities?

What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?

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Vicarious liability - a change in approach?

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

In reaching its judgment in a recent case the Supreme Court has provided clarity on the limits of vicarious liability

Vicarious liability - a change in approach?

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The Charities Act 2022 from a property perspective - what are the key changes?

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

The Charities Act 2022 (the Act) is currently being enacted in stages. The Act aims to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy so it should save charities both time and money.

The Charities Act 2022 from a property perspective - what are the key changes?

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