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The Future of Subsidy Control - Consultation Now Out

Wednesday, 03 February 2021

Since 1 January, the rules that apply to central and local government and other public funded bodies, such as universities, which prevent the grant of subsidies have been in a state of flux.

The Future of Subsidy Control - Consultation Now Out

Furlough and Caring Responsibilities - What Do Charities Need to Know?

Thursday, 21 January 2021

On 5 January 2021, the Government updated the guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to include more information about using the furlough scheme to support those with caring responsibilities.

Furlough and Caring Responsibilities - What Do Charities Need to Know?

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The Kids Company Insolvency & Director Disqualification - What Trustees Need to Know

Thursday, 21 January 2021

The collapse of notable children's charity, Kids Company, in 2015, and the subsequent investigation by the Insolvency Service into the conduct of its directors prior to formal insolvency has been well documented in the press.

The Kids Company Insolvency & Director Disqualification - What Trustees Need to Know

What Does the Lockdown Mean for Your Charity's Services and Fees?

Thursday, 21 January 2021

The services many charities offer to their beneficiaries will have changed as a result of England's third national lockdown, announced on 3 January 2021.

What Does the Lockdown Mean for Your Charity's Services and Fees?

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Wills, Wheels & Automobiles - The Perils of Badly Drafted Legacies

Thursday, 21 January 2021

We recognise that securing legacy income is essential for charities and can be complex. Did you know that we have recently launched our specialist Legacy Protection Team?

Wills, Wheels & Automobiles - The Perils of Badly-Drafted Legacies

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Brexit and the Charity Sector - What Do Trustees and Leaders Need to Be Aware Of?

Thursday, 21 January 2021

The more Brexit rolls on, the more the ongoing challenges become the new reality. What matters for trustees and senior charity leaders is to maintain awareness of the changes and an ability to know how to check up on relevant areas.

Brexit and the Charity Sector - What Do Trustees and Leaders Need to Be Aware Of?

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Charities, Christmas and Cause-Related Marketing - Commercial Participators

Friday, 18 December 2020

At this time of year many of us are busy buying gifts for friends and family. It is an added bonus when the price of the gift includes a payment to a good cause.

Charities, Christmas and Cause-Related Marketing - Commercial Participators

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to Be Extended Until the End of April 2021

Thursday, 17 December 2020

The Government announced in October that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the CJRS), which was due to end on 31 October, was to be extended until 31 March 2021. It has since announced a further extension until the end of April 2021.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to Be Extended Until the End of April 2021

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Where There's a Will There's a Way (To Calculate Inheritance Tax)

Thursday, 17 December 2020

Charitable legacies are exempt from Inheritance Tax charges (IHT) in estates where IHT charges apply.

Where There's a Will There's a Way (To Calculate Inheritance Tax)

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The Theosophical Society in England Has Been Granted Charitable Status

Thursday, 17 December 2020

The Charity Commission recently published its decision to register the Theosophical Society in England, which applied for charitable status on 29 July 2015.

The Theosophical Society in England Has Been Granted Charitable Status

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Charity Governance Code 2020

Thursday, 17 December 2020

A refreshed Charity Governance Code was published earlier this month.

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Charities in Financial Distress - What Trustees Need to Know

Thursday, 17 December 2020

The further lockdown measures in response to the pandemic unfortunately mean that the risk of financial difficulties for charities and their trading subsidiaries is more real than ever.

Charities in Financial Distress - What Trustees Need to Know

Chancellor Announces New 'Job Support Scheme' to Follow Furlough

Friday, 11 September 2020

The Government's new 'Job Support Scheme' (New Scheme) will be the successor to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) when it closes on 31 October 2020.

Returning to the Workplace - Where Should Charities Start?

Getting Back to Work - Charities and COVID-Safe Offices

Friday, 11 September 2020

Responding, surviving, adapting, strengthening - charities have been on a difficult (and for some, desperate) journey in the last few months and now face the next stage.

Loan/Grant Programme for Charities and Social Enterprises Extended to 13 November

Friday, 11 September 2020

Chancellor Sunak has extended the deadline for applications to the working capital loan/grant programme specifically aimed at charities and social enterprises from 30 September to 13 November at 5pm.

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