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Financial Support for Charities - A Welcome Announcement But Is It Enough?

Thursday, 09 April 2020

The government has begun distributing financial aid to charities and essential organisations, such as hospices, to avoid the ongoing threat to all businesses.

Financial Support for Charities - A Welcome Announcement But Is It Enough?

Coronavirus Update for Charitable Companies - Insolvency and AGMs

Thursday, 02 April 2020

On Saturday 28 March 2020, the Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, announced two measures to help charities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Both measures are primarily relevant to charitable companies.

Coronavirus Update for Charitable Companies - Insolvency and AGMs

Charity Administration and Coronavirus

Thursday, 02 April 2020

Alongside supporting staff, transitioning to remote working where possible and weathering the financial impacts of the coronavirus, charity leaders also need to consider the impact on charity governance arrangements.

The Coronavirus Challenge - What Do Trustees Need to Know?

Thursday, 26 March 2020

Coronavirus (Covid-19) poses unique challenges for charity trustees across the sector - be aware of the key issues.

The Coronavrius Challenge - What Do Trustees Need to Know?

Coronavirus Employment Implications - FAQs for Charities

Monday, 23 March 2020

In this article, we respond to charities' most common questions around sick pay, travel, and the Job Retention Scheme announced on Friday.

Coronavirus Employment Implications- FAQs for Charities

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Marketing Material In Charity Newsletters - Food for Thought or a Spam Sandwich?

Friday, 20 March 2020

Is there ever a place for marketing materials in charity newsletters?

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Disposals of Charity Land - The Law is Changing

Friday, 20 March 2020

Charities who own or have a long term lease of land and properties should take note of recent developments in charity land disposals.

Disposals of Charity Land - The Law is Changing

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The Future of Charity Taxation - Working toward a Stronger Civil Society

Friday, 20 March 2020

A reminder of charity tax reliefs and all you need to know from the Charity Tax Commission's report

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Hugo Boss - the Comedian Formerly Known as Joe Lycett

Friday, 20 March 2020

Comedian Joe Lycett has changed his name by deed poll, protesting heavy handed legal action taken by the fashion house against charities and small businesses.

Hugo Boss - the Comedian Formerly Known as Joe Lycett

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What are the Latest Updates in the Charity Sector?

Friday, 20 March 2020

From the launch of the National Emergencies Trust to the Commission's first interim manager appointment of 2020, we update you on the latest in the Charity sector.

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Faith Charities and Internal Disputes

Wednesday, 09 October 2019

Minority communities of all faiths are a significant presence in the commercial and cultural life of Britain.

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Is It Permanent Endowment? If So, What Next?

Thursday, 16 May 2019

Charities of all shapes and sizes encounter gifts where donors place certain restrictions on how they can be used. What can charities do with such gifts?

Is It Permanent Endowment? If So, What Next?

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59 Charities Referred to the Information Commissioner's Office

Thursday, 16 May 2019

The Fundraising Regulator has referred 59 charities to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Fifty-nine Charities Referred to the Information Commissioner's Office

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New Guidance: Charities and Their Relationships With Non-Charitable Organisations

Thursday, 16 May 2019

On 29 March 2019, the Charity Commission published new guidance on how charity trustees should manage and review relationships between their charity and connected non-charities.

New Guidance: Charities and Their Relationships With Non-Charitable Organisations

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Five Strategic Priorities for the Charity Commission to Help Charities "Thrive and Inspire Trust"

Thursday, 16 May 2019

On 5 March 2019, the Chair of the Charity Commission, Baroness Stowell, spoke at the Commission's Annual Public Meeting.

Five Strategic Priorities for the Charity Commission to Help Charities

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