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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

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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

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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?