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The Charity Commission has published a regulatory alert serving as a reminder to all charities about meeting the core challenges of charity governance.

Good charities need good people. Those people are often volunteers, trustees, employees, advisers, and everyone in between. But what rights, if any, do they have?

By their very nature, charities exist in a precarious space.

Following the Chancellor's recent announcement, we now know what Government support will be available in the form of the new 'Job Support Scheme' (New Scheme)

Climate science shows that in order to avert the worst impacts of climate change, global temperature increase needs to be limited to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

In order to be valid under the "traditional" method of executing wills (and codicils) in England and Wales, a will must (among other requirements)...

A High Court decision demonstrates the judiciary's readiness to impose substantial costs orders against parties whose unreasonable conduct obstructs estate administration, particularly where charitable beneficiaries face prolonged delays in receiving their entitlements. The case involved a seven-year dispute over a residential property estate where persistent objections and meritless challenges prevented distribution, ultimately resulting in indemnity costs orders exceeding £148,000 against the obstruc

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) sets outs the legal guidance for deputies (appointed by the Court of Protection) and attorneys (appointed under a property and affairs Lasting Power of Attorney)...

Caroline Reynolds, Trainee Solicitor at BDB, endeavours to cut through the investment jargon associated with social enterprise with some essential terms and definitions.

NHS charities governed by corporate trustees which are themselves NHS bodies (e.g. NHS Trusts, Primary Care Trusts etc.) are set to be affected by the International Accounting Standards 27 (IAS 27).

You can apply for "Sponsor Licence for Workers" or "Sponsor License for Temporary Workers" or can select to apply for both types to sponsor both types of workers.

As the cultural sector faces the reality of public sector cuts on a severe and unprecedented scale, fundraisers will have to be more creative than ever to attract private sector support.

"The news of Wilko's closures is of course very sad for the high street, but in just six days in some cases the stores were re-occupied and transformed into Poundland stores.

The economic outlook for 2012 continues to be uncertain and this may lead to real issues for a number of charities. We look at the reasons for this and the possible courses of action open to trustees.

A team from Blacks Solicitors takes on the challenging 24-mile Yorkshire Three Peaks hike to raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research, the firm's 2026 Charity of the Year. The article shares their journey across Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, along with practical advice for anyone considering this demanding fundraising challenge.

The income tax advantages in making 'cash' donations to UK charities under Gift Aid are widely known.

Our Assurance and Business Services team undertakes projects for not-for-profit and charitable organisations reaching far beyond traditional audit and accountancy services.

In addition to the public benefit that comes with it, charitable giving can be a strategic element of personal tax planning. Understanding the intricacies of UK tax rules is, however...