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The recent revelation of King Charles' prostate enlargement diagnosis has sparked a significant increase in searches for information on the condition.

The Registry Trust, a not-for-profit company which operates the Register of Judgments and collates information on a range of court procedure, recently published figures indicating that around 1,000 less judgments were issued in respect of Scottish businesses in 2012.

Followings calls from within the sector, the Government has launched a consultation on increasing the amounts society lotteries can raise for good causes

The Information Commissioner's Office has updated its guidance on direct marketing using electronic mail which now includes a substantial section regarding the 'charitable purposes soft opt-in'.

Stephen Timms, Financial Secretary to the UK Treasury blocked a tax scheme designed to secure income tax relief from a gift of shares to a Charity that was being heavily marketed to London Bank Bonus recipients.

One of the biggest bones of contention in the world of charity VAT relates to buildings and the cost of VAT on new build.

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the charities sector. Charitable donations have fallen drastically and, with cash flow restricted...

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has issued an official warning to the RSPCA in respect of a pay-out made to its former acting chief executive.

There has been a flurry of correspondence recently about suggestions that Charity Commission permission is required before a charity may bring or defend proceedings relating to legacies.

Following an unprecedented amount of press coverage criticising fundraising in the charity sector, charity fundraising methods have come under intense scrutiny.

The Code of Fundraising Practice sets out standards applicable to fundraising carried out by all charitable institutions and third-party fundraisers in the UK, including registered charities...

The parliamentary committee of MPs and peers considering the new powers set out in the draft Protection of Charities Bill heard evidence from the Charity Commission on 18 November 2014 as part of their call for evidence.

Parochial Church Councils should be aware of the provisions of the Parochial Church Council’s (Powers) Measure 1956 in relation to land and property.

Following an unprecedented amount of press coverage criticising fundraising in the charity sector, charity fundraising methods have come under intense scrutiny.

The Charity Commission and Fraud Advisory Panel have jointly published a report entitled ‘Preventing Charity Fraud – Insights + Action'.

The Charity Commission has revised its key finance guidance to reinforce the legal position clearly that trustees are ultimately responsible for their charities' finances and to ensure that the guidance reflects situations affecting charities.

Following the recent consultation on society lotteries, the Parliamentary Committee on Culture, Media and Sport has published a report recommending that rules and regulations affecting society lotteries should be changed.

Change can be both scary and exciting for charities. There are a number of opportunities which may arise in the next 12 months which charities may be able to capitalise on.