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Assets of Community Value - Beware the Dangers

Tuesday, 04 August 2015

The Localism Act 2011 gave parish councils and community groups the right to apply to the Local Authority for property to be designated as an asset of community value (ACV).


Articles & Blogs Charities

Aggressive Fundraising - The Government Responds

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Few readers will have missed the sorry tale of Olive Cooke, the Royal British Legion poppy seller whose death hit the headlines earlier this year.


Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19) Real Estate

Making Premises COVID-Secure - What Should Charities Consider?

Wednesday, 29 July 2020

What are some of the practical considerations from a landlord/tenant perspective that charities should bear in mind when assessing whether their premises are COVID-secure?

Making Premises Covid-Secure - What Should Charities Consider?

Articles & Blogs Charities

Meet VWV's Charities Team

Monday, 16 January 2023

The team is led by Con Alexander with support from six other partners and 10 lawyers specialising in charity law. The team is also supported by two legal assistants and two administrators.


Articles & Blogs Charities Independent Schools

Schools that Work for Everyone - What Impact on Independent Schools?

Monday, 11 June 2018

Consultation on the green paper closed in December 2016. It wasn't until May 2018 that the government published its response. How is the independent schools sector affected?

Schools that Work for Everyone - Key Consultation Outcomes for Independent Schools

Articles & Blogs Charities

What Are Your Duties as a Charity Trustee?

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

The Charity Commission's guidance, 'The Essential Trustee: what you need to know (CC3)', has long been considered the starting point for individuals who are thinking about becoming charity trustees.


Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19) Real Estate

What Can Charity Tenants Do If They No Longer Need Their Premises?

Wednesday, 29 July 2020

The Government's announcement may prompt charity tenants to re-evaluate their property needs and ask themselves whether they need the expensive office space they once occupied.

What Can Charity Tenants Do If They No Longer Need Their Premises?