Charities and serious incident reporting
The current furore surrounding Oxfam has thrown many issues into the limelight, including how and…
July 24, 2018 By Stephens Scown
New reporting requirements – Charities Act 2016
The reporting requirements introduced by the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 (Charities Act…
June 27, 2018 By Laurie Trounce
Top tips on recruiting trustees
It is essential for charities to build, develop and sustain a strong board of trustees…
June 27, 2018 By Laurie Trounce
National Dementia Awareness Week 2015 – Raising awareness of dementia
Dementia is a serious and progressive disease that leads to memory loss and communication problems…
February 7, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Interns, trainees and volunteers – charities beware!
Many charities would not exist without the dedication, time and skills of volunteers. Internships (or…
September 20, 2017 By Mark Roby
Reporting serious incidents for charities
Charities are under pressure. Whilst overall charity income is at its highest ever, there are…
May 17, 2017 By Toby Claridge
How to manage a charity in financial difficulty
The demise of the high-profile ‘Kids Company’ charity and its subsequent liquidation made national news…
January 23, 2017 By Andrew Knox
Supreme Court judgment still awaited
In a previous article we warned that litigation should not be embarked upon lightly, particularly…
January 23, 2017 By Davina Haydon
Trustees – watch out before you litigate!
Litigation should never be taken lightly, particularly by charities. Donations have been made intending to…
September 23, 2016 By Toby Claridge
Where do charities stand with whistleblowers?
In recent months, the charity sector has come under fire with some high-profile charities criticised…
April 12, 2016 By Chris Morse
Autumn Statement 2015: Big Lottery Fund and other key points for charities
There have been concerns in the run up to the recent spending review that £320m…
November 26, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Volunteers in your organisation – how to get it right!
The legal position of volunteers is not a simple issue but it is one that…
September 25, 2015 By Laura McFadyen