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Charity Commission Inquiries of Interest

Monday, 17 April 2023

The results of recent Charity Commission (the Commission) inquiries provide valuable insights into regulatory pitfalls that charity trustees should be alert to.

Charity Commission Inquiries of Interest

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Charity Trustees - The Challenges of Managing Allegations Against Senior Staff

Monday, 17 April 2023

A strong and cohesive relationship between a charity's senior management team and its trustee board, is key to ensuring the charity's success.

Charity Trustees - The Challenges of Managing Allegations Against Senior Staff

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Draft Guidance from the Charity Commission on the Use By Charities of Social Media

Monday, 17 April 2023

Earlier this year, the Charity Commission (the Commission) published draft guidance for charities on the use of social media (Draft Guidance). The Commission is now considering responses from the sector.

Draft Guidance from the Charity Commission on the Use By Charities of Social Media

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Ramadan - What Are Some of the Key Considerations for Charities and Employers?

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

This year Ramadan started on the 23 March 2023 and is observed by over one billion Muslims across the world as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

Ramadan - What Are Some of the Key Considerations for Charities and Employers?

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Trustee Decision Making when Promoting Environmental and Social Responsibility

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

As civil society bodies, there is a growing expectation from some quarters on charities taking a lead on environmental and social responsibility (ESR).

Trustee Decision Making when Promoting Environmental and Social Responsibility

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Practice What You Preach - Going Digital and Data Protection

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Having environmental goals and targets is becoming increasingly important for all organisations to demonstrate that they are taking the current challenges we face seriously, and taking action.

Practice What You Preach - Going Digital and Data Protection

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How Can Charity Employers Promote ESR in the Workplace?

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

We are familiar with environmental and social responsibility (ESR) becoming increasingly pervasive in our personal lives.

How Can Charity Employers Promote ESR in the Workplace?

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EPC Changes - What Will Be the Impact on Charities that Rent Property?

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Changes to energy performance certificates (EPCs) are due to come into effect and will affect charities that rent property.

EPC Changes - What Will Be the Impact on Charities that Rent Property?

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New Standards for B Corps

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

B Corps are purpose-driven companies that have been verified by B Lab, a non-profit network, to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

New Standards for B Corps

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The Whyte Review - A Direction of Travel for Complaints Handling Within Charities?

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

In response to allegations of mistreatment in the sport of gymnastics in 2020, Sport England and UK Sport co-commissioned Anne Whyte QC to carry out an independent review of the treatment of gymnasts from grassroots through to the elite end of the sport.

The Whyte Review - A Direction of Travel for Complaints Handling within Charities?

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The Captain Tom Foundation - What Are the Charity Commission's Concerns?

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

The Captain Tom Foundation (the Foundation) was registered as a charity on 5 June 2020 as a grant-making charity with charitable objects to promote the advancement of public health and wellbeing.

The Captain Tom Foundation - What Are the Charity Commission's Concerns?

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LGB Alliance Charity Registration Challenge

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

On 20 April 2021, the Charity Commission handed down its decision to register the controversial advocacy group, LGB Alliance as a charity.

LGB Alliance Charity Registration Challenge

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Charity Commission Probes Charity Accounts and Record in Recent Enquiry

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

On 14 June 2022, the Charity Commission (the Commission) published the outcome of its inquiry into The Everlasting Arms Ministries (the Charity).

Charity Commission Probes Charity Accounts and Record in Recent Enquiry

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Charities Act 2022 - What Does it Mean for Universities?

Friday, 18 November 2022

The first phase of charity law reforms brought in by the Charities Act 2022 (the Act) came into force on 31 October 2022.

Charities Act 2022 - What Does it Mean for Universities?

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Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to Be Published

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

The long-awaited final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse will be published on Thursday 20 October 2022.

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to Be Published