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Updated Serious Incident Reporting Guidance From the Charity Commission

Thursday, 11 June 2020

The Commission have published supplementary guidance for trustees anxious to measure the potentially serious effects of coronavirus on their charity's work.

Updated Serious Incident Reporting Guidance From the Charity Commission

The End of the Road for Social Investment Tax Relief?

Thursday, 11 June 2020

Sector leaders have petitioned the Government to reprieve Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR), which is due to be withdrawn in April 2021.

The End of the Road for Social Investment Tax Relief?

What Got Us Here Won't Get Us There - Planning for a Post-Coronavirus World

Thursday, 11 June 2020

How can charities plan for a post-coronavirus (COVID-19) world? Trustees have a duty to govern which includes the need to plan, but as even the short term future is uncertain, how can this be done effectively?

What Got Us Here Won't Get Us There - Planning for a Post-Covid World

Coronavirus Update - Charity Administration and Meetings

Thursday, 21 May 2020

In an earlier briefing we highlighted the challenges for charities and other organisations organising their Annual General Meeting, or other members meetings, while complying with guidance on social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Coronavirus Update - Charity Administration and Meetings

Coronavirus - Reshaping Our Towns And Cities For Safer Travel

Thursday, 14 May 2020

One challenge facing charities as they plan for the release of lockdown is how people will safely travel to work or to access their services.

Coronavirus - Reshaping Our Towns And Cities For Safer Travel

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended Until 31 October

Thursday, 14 May 2020

The Chancellor has announced this week that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) will continue until end of October 2020.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended Until 31 October

How Do I Manage Staff Who Are Reluctant to Return to Work After Coronavirus Restrictions Are Eased?

Thursday, 14 May 2020

When lockdown was announced, many workplaces were plunged into remote working overnight. However, remote working is not always possible, and the Government has issued new guidance on when staff should now return to work.

How Do I Manage Staff Who Are Reluctant to Return to Work After Coronavirus Restrictions Are Eased?

Job Retention Scheme - FAQs for Charities

Tuesday, 05 May 2020

What options are available to charities if there is a significant reduction in work for their staff due to the coronavirus - can we use the Job Retention Scheme?

Job Retention Scheme - FAQs for Charities

Homeworking - What Are the Key Considerations for Charities?

Tuesday, 05 May 2020

Significant numbers of staff are now working from home. For many this may be their first experience of home working while other may be more accustomed to it.

Homeworking - What Are the Key Considerations for Charities?

Charity Governance and Financial Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Monday, 04 May 2020

As we start the seventh week of lockdown, charities are developing a clearer picture of their financial position throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Charity Governance and Financial Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Workforce Planning - FAQs for Charities Impacted by Coronavirus

Monday, 04 May 2020

In these FAQs, we address some of the difficult employment issues that may arise for charities and their staff in relation to workforce planning.

Workforce Planning - FAQs for Charities Impacted by Coronavirus

Coronavirus - Charities and Commercial Leases - A Note for Tenants

Monday, 04 May 2020

Charities are seeing an increased demand for their services from those struggling with the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). They are also facing a fall in revenue and donations...

Coronavirus - Charities and Commercial Leases - A Note for Tenants

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.

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