Eddystone Pursuit
In June our Knowledge and Learning and Marine teams joined forces to take part in…
August 23, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Addressing marine skills shortages with apprenticeships: Getting it Right
As part of the recent Seafarers Awareness Week, Seafarers UK reported that the UK’s marine…
August 20, 2018 By Verity Slater
Battery bonanza
Battery storage has been hitting the headlines. The government recently announced a £246m investment in…
August 8, 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
The new fundraising regulator and fundraising preference service – what we know
The new regulator was set up in February 2016 in response to the Etherington Review…
July 24, 2018 By Stephens Scown
When can a charity trade?
Any charity engaged in providing services or fundraising needs to ensure the rules on trading…
July 24, 2018 By Stephens Scown