Make the right choice – conflicts of interest for charity trustees
Conflicts of interest are commonplace in the charity sector. Trustees have a duty to act…
January 24, 2019 By Olivia Miller
Warning for Charities on pay outs to senior executives
We all know that some things just don’t work out. Employment relationships are no different.…
January 24, 2019 By Stephens Scown
Trust in charities
As public trust and confidence in the charity sector appears to be falling, charities are…
November 20, 2018 By Laurie Trounce
Charities and the OC
The Official Custodian for Charities (OC) is a legal entity, created by statute, to hold…
November 20, 2018 By Tim Walmsley
Charities Beware! – A Focus on Insider Fraud Threats
When people think of charities, they may think of their local charity shop staffed by…
September 28, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Charity mergers; considerations and issues
Surveys within the charity sector suggest mergers are uncommon. The most up to date Charity…
July 26, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Making difficult decisions – an illustrative example
The Charity Commission has published a case report into the decision and procedures followed by…
July 26, 2018 By Stephens Scown
OFSTED criticise “amateurish” school governing boards
The role of being a governor of a school is a demanding job, particularly so…
July 26, 2018 By Stephens Scown
How do fee charging charities show they are operating in public benefit?
If a charity charges for the provision of its charitable activities then it must show…
July 26, 2018 By Stephens Scown
When is an English charity, a Scottish charity as well?
There have always been differences in the law applying to be a charity in England,…
July 26, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Charity governance – 5 key points
Good governance or the lack of it has been much in the news over recent…
July 26, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Property Issues For Charities
Land and buildings are often the most valuable assets owned by charities, but also one…
July 26, 2018 By Stephens Scown