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The Charity Commission has published ‘Regulating in the Public Interest: The Relationship Between Charity, Charities, and the General Public', its latest research into the public's perception of charities in the UK.

A key advantage that not for profit organisations operating in the UK have over their US counterparts is their ability to conduct commercial or trading activity through a wholly-owned trading subsidiary without incurring corporation tax on the profits arising.

Receiving overseas donations? Working internationally? OFSI guidance for charities relating to their compliance...

On 5 September 2013, the Cabinet Office published its response to the PASC Report published in June 2013 and Lord Hodgson’s statutory review of the Charities Act 2006 published in July 2012.

A successful charity depends on more than a powerful mission and consistent funding. Effective governance is equally as important in helping organisations navigate challenges and deliver lasting impact. The importance of effective governance is especially evident in the current climate. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) reported in July that 97% of organisations report facing challenges over the last six months. While every charity is different, the most successful charities increasingly resemble well-run businesses – and there are a number of governance principles that can help.

Ben Brice highlights how compliance with the commercial participation regulations can help manage donor expectations and avoid reputational damage in a legitimate form of fundraising that has recently attracted controversy.

Including charitable gifts in your Will can create a lasting impact, reduce inheritance tax, and support meaningful causes like Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, with options for specific, pecuniary, or residuary gifts.

A key advantage that not for profit organisations operating in the UK have over their US counterparts is their ability to conduct commercial or trading activity through a wholly-owned trading subsidiary without incurring corporation tax on the profits arising.

The Finance Act 2010 (the "Act") introduced a new definition of ‘charity' for tax purposes, which includes a test that the charity's ‘managers' must be ‘fit and proper persons'.

Cervical cancer is the only one of the five gynaecological cancers to have an effective screening programme. It is currently offered to all women and people with a cervix age 25 to 64.

There is increasing public awareness of the challenges facing universities as a consequence of coronavirus (COVID-19). Not least are the adverse financial implications raised by reductions in tuition fee income...

With assets of over £30 million and a membership laden with Britain's glittering national treasures of stage and screen, the Actors' Benevolent Fund (ABF) is one of the world's oldest...

There is no doubt that the charity sector is currently caught in a growing swell of criticism and accusation.

Strategic litigation has the potential to bring about lasting change and develop the legislative landscape.

Senior associate Faria Ali receives an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours 2026 list for her 15 years of charitable and voluntary service. From working with refugees and the UN Development Programme to serving as Vice-Chair of Muslim Aid and establishing diversity networks, her journey demonstrates how legal professionals can create meaningful impact beyond their practice.

In this case, Allied Services Trust applied to be a property and affairs deputy for a person known as TWAH. The CEO of Allied Services Trust was already acting as interim deputy.

Following extensive consultation and deliberation, the accounting framework for UK charities, the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), has been updated and will apply to accounting periods starting on...