ArticleMembers Of A Charitable Company Are FiduciariesEmma Millar looks at a recent Court ruling in divorce proceedings which has attracted much debate in the charity sectorUnited KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawTaylor Vinters
ArticleNational Grief Awareness WeekThis week is National Grief Awareness Week; an annual campaign organised by The Good Grief Trust to raise awareness of grief & to provide support for those who are grieving.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawEllisons Legal
ArticleNew Commission Guidance On Remote And Hybrid MeetingsIn a change of stance, the Charity Commission is now urging charities without rules permitting meetings to be held remotely or on a hybrid basis...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawRussell-Cooke LLP
ArticleNew Eligibility Guidance Released For The Charity Sector And Overseas Aid OrganisationsThe Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) released new eligibility guidance for DBS checks on 14 July. The new guidance applies to both staff and volunteer roles.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleNew Inquiry Into The Use Of Sub-Contractors By Fundraising Agencies In The UKThe Fundraising Regulator has announced the launch of its first market inquiry which looks into issues with the use of sub-contractors in charity fundraising. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleNew MOU Between DFE And Charity CommissionIs this Memorandum of Understanding a sign of serious action to come? United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleNew UK Guidance For Fundraisers Dealing With People In Vulnerable CircumstancesThe Chartered Institute of Fundraising has published updated guidance for fundraisers on ‘Treating donors fairly', with a particular focus on responding to people in vulnerable circumstances while fundraising. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleNews Digest 5/2/16: Age UK Energy Deals Examined By RegulatorsThe charity Age UK has been accused by the Sun newspaper of promoting unfavourable gas and electricity deals in return for cash.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawICSA
ArticleNot-For-Profit KPIsJust as businesses in difficult times have turned to tools to assist them in addressing efficiency and to implement change, not-for-profit organisations are doing the same.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawICSA
ArticleOrlando Fraser's Inaugural Speech As Charity Commission Chair For England & WalesNew Charity Commission chair Orlando Fraser QC delivered his first speech as chair to the Trustee Exchange Conference on 4 May, setting out his priorities and goals.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleReport On Charities Campaigning In The Run-Up To The 2015 General ElectionThe Charity Commission has published its case report into campaigning and political issues arising in the run-up to the 2015 General Election'. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleResults Of Charity Commission Inquiry Provides Further Guidance On SafeguardingThe Charity Commission has now released a statement of the results of the inquiry into Bristol Community Church Trust (registered charity number: 1044496).United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleRevised Trustee Guidance: Serious Incident ReportingThe Charity Commission (the 'Commission') has launched a 3 month consultation on proposed amendments to its guidance on serious incident reporting.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleScottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation Now AvailableThe Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) is a new legal form that as of 1st April, is available to organisations who are applying for charitable status and for existing charities applying to change legal form. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawMacRoberts
ArticleSerious Incident Reporting – Updated GuidanceThe Charity Commission has produced revised guidance on how charities should deal with serious incidents.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawTaylor Vinters
ArticleTax Rules On Waiving Income Or Donating To A UK CharityHMRC have provided an update on the tax implications of waiving your right to a salary or income in order to support a business or employer during the pandemicUnited KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleThe Charity Commission's New Trustee Portal: Time To Get ReadyThe Charity Commission has announced that access to its online trustee portal (Portal) will be changing gradually from November this year.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleThe Cost Of Living Crisis: Navigating The Moral MazeReflections from our recent senior leadership forums. Competing demands, reduced funding and increased costs are just some of the challenges arising from the current cost of living crisis and which charities...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleThe Importance Of Holding AGMs And Electing Trustees In Accordance With Your Governing DocumentFor trustees who may need assistance in updating their governing document or guidance on governance issues.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP