ArticlePrivate Client Solicitor, Orlando Bridgeman, Expands Wrigleys' Newcastle OfficeWrigleys are delighted to welcome Orlando Bridgman to their Newcastle office. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleProtecting UK Charities From Abuse For Extremist PurposesIn March 2024, the Charity Commission updated its guidance on "Protecting charities from abuse for extremist purposes" to reflect the government's 2024 definition of extremism.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticlePublic Benefit - Charity Law Goes Back To SchoolJudicial review proceedings that started in the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) of the Royal Courts of Justice earlier this week could impact on the way in which charity law operates in relation to fee-charging independent schools and potentially all fee charging charities. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawMacRoberts
ArticlePutting The ‘G' Into ESGESG is a hot topic but the ‘G' is often overlooked. We look at what it is and why it's important for charities and other not-for-profit organisations.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleReb Moishe Foundation: Ruling On Approved Charitable InvestmentsThe First Tier Tribunal (Tax) was asked to review a decision, made by HMRC, that a loan to private company Gladstar from the charity The Reb Moishe Foundation could not be treated as an approved...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleSetting The StandardThe originally proposed three-tier framework has been considerably simplified. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawSmith & Williamson
ArticleStatutory Inquiry Into Charity For Repeat Failure To File Accounts In The UKThe Charity Commission has recently opened a statutory inquiry into The Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes due to the charity's failure to file its annual accounts for four consecutive years.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleThe Charity Commission's Revitalising Trusts Programme Aims To Redirect Funds From Inactive Charities To Community FoundationsThe Revitalising Trusts programme aims to provide up to £1 million in grant funding to community charities each year by moving assets from inactive or dormant charitable trustsUnited KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleThe Co-Operatives, Mutuals And Friendly Societies Bill: A New Way To Raise And Retain Capital For Co-Operatives?A new Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill (Bill) has been introduced in Parliament which proposes a way for co-operatives, friendly societies and mutual insurers to grow and develop...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleThe European Commission's Proposed Regulation On Succession And Wills: Negotiations ContinueOn 14 October 2009, the European Commission launched a proposal to regulate succession and wills across the European Union. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleThe Price Of Charity GovernanceCharity governance has received a lot of bad press recently. It is interesting to try and trace where this has come from.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawICSA
ArticleThe Rwanda Policy – How Can Charities Play A Role In Bringing Legal Challenges?On Tuesday 12 December, the draft Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill passed the second reading stage in the House of Commons.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawBates Wells
ArticleThe Uncomfortable Truth About IncomeThe turmoil in the financial markets has forced investors to re-assess their portfolios. We consider the various options available.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawSmith & Williamson
ArticleTitty-Trekking Doctor On A Mission To Increase Breast Cancer Awareness!Dr Laura Land is making it her mission this Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise as much awareness as possible of the symptoms of breast cancer.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawLanyon Bowdler
ArticleUK Fundraising Regulator Round UpThe Fundraising Regulator has released data showing complaints about charity fundraising have risen by 8%. There were 1,137 complaints in 2022/23 up from 1,056 in the previous period.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleUpdated Charity Commission Guidance On SafeguardingSafeguarding has long been a priority of the Charity Commission. Since 2018 the Commission has increased its focus on the issue, producing revised guidance...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
ArticleUsing Charity Property As CollateralCharities may consider using their property as collateral for loans but need to establish whether they can and should do this, and then consider the practical steps that need to be taken to comply with the Charities Act 1993.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleKing's Speech Unveils Labour's Ambitious Victims, Courts, And Public Protection Bill (22 July 2024)The King's Speech introduced the Victims, Courts and Public Protection Bill, aiming to reduce court delays, enhance victim support, and impose stricter measures on sex offenders, with expected reforms welcomed by charities and experts.United KingdomCriminal LawDuncan Lewis Solicitors
ArticleGifting To Charity In Your Will: Changes To Inheritance Tax Rules Regarding PensionsFrom 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will fall within the value of a person’s estate after they have died, for Inheritance Tax purposes. The total value of an estate will, therefore, increase to include these.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialDMH Stallard LLP
ArticleIssues With Homemade WillsWhen making a homemade Will, there are various risks that might result in the Will not having been drafted correctly and might ultimately result in the Will being invalid.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialEllisons Legal