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Charities, Trade Marks and the Metaverse

Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Paula Williams discusses what opportunities and potential threats the Metaverse could offer charities

Charities, trade marks and the Metaverse

Remember a Charity Week: 5 - 11 September 2022

Thursday, 01 September 2022

Record levels of charity donors say they have included a gift to charity into their Will or are preparing to do so.

Remember a Charity Week: 5 - 11 September 2022

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Reputation Matters - Upholding Your Good Name

Thursday, 04 August 2022

Charities face reputationally sensitive issues on a regular basis.

Reputation Matters - Upholding Your Good Name

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Charities and Ethical Investment - Context, Conflict and Consequences

Monday, 18 July 2022

The latest case to cause a ripple across trustee boards is Butler-Sloss and others v the Charity Commission and another. Is it about the environment? is it about investment? And how important is it for your charity?

Charities and Ethical Investment - Context, Conflict and Consequences

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Holiday Periods and Weekends - Beware of Ransomware Attacks

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Holiday periods and weekends are peak times for cybercriminals to come out of the shadows and carry out ransomware attacks.

Holiday Periods and Weekends - Beware of Ransomware Attacks

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Charity Commission Consultation on Annual Returns

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

On the 9 June 2022, the Charity Commission launched a consultation on its approach to the annual return and a set of proposed new questions that will apply to the charities' financial years starting on or after 1 January 2023.

Charity Commission Consultation on Annual Returns

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Public Interest Winding-Up Petitions and SPAC Nation - A Cautionary Tale?

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

On 9 June 2022, Salvation Proclaimer Ministries Limited, also known as SPAC Nation was wound up in the public interest and the Official Receiver was appointed liquidator of the company.

Public Interest Winding-Up Petitions and SPAC Nation - A Cautionary Tale?

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Using Data Rights As a Weapon - What Can A Charity Do?

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Many charities will have experienced that sinking feeling when a data protection request comes in hot on the heels of a dispute.

Using Data Rights As a Weapon - What Can A Charity Do?

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Faith, Governance and Trustee Disputes

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

A recent tribunal decision on the appointment of trustees during a period of internal conflict provides guidance on the Charity Commission's approach when acting to protect a charity.

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Online Fundraising Platforms, Failed Appeals and the Fundraising Regulator

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Charities fundraising through appeals to the public should be familiar with the role of the Fundraising Regulator and the Code of Fundraising Practice, which applies to charitable institutions, third party fundraisers, and online fundraising platforms.

Online Fundraising Platforms, Failed Appeals and the Fundraising Regulator

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Fundraising and Failed Appeals

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

The popularity of online fundraising platforms amplifies the risks associated with failed fundraising appeals; charity leaders should be familiar with the legal requirements relating to failed appeals.

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Charities, Fraud and Civil Claims

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Fraud is a serious crime, and unfortunately charities can be targets. Recently, a former finance officer at the British Society of Echocardiography was imprisoned after embezzling more than £200,000 from the charity to fund his online gambling habit.

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Giving Safely to Support Ukraine - Advice for Those Wishing to Donate

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

The Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator are advising the public to give safely to registered charities and to be wary of the responsibility that arises when setting up informal fundraising appeals.