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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.

Returning to the Workplace - Where Should Charities Start?

Friday, 11 September 2020

As the Government eases workplace restrictions, many charitable organisations will be planning and implementing procedures for staff, volunteers, customers/clients and visitors to return safely to the charity's workplace or main premises.

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How Should Charity Property Be Registered at the Land Registry?

Friday, 11 September 2020

Where Land Registry titles for charities are incorrectly registered in the names of retired, or even deceased trustees, additional work is required to rectify the situation. How can you avoid the headache - and costs - of fixing them?

How Should Charity Property Be Registered at the Land Registry?

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'Founder Syndrome', Faith Charities, and Challenging Charity Commission Decisions

Friday, 11 September 2020

There were over 8000 applications to the Charity Commission to register new charities in 2019-2020. Behind each of those applications are the trustees and founders whose vision and hard work bring these new endeavours into being.

'Founder Syndrome', Faith Charities, and Challenging Charity Commission Decisions

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