Mike – Page 5 – Charity Registration

Recruitment of new trustees (and senior managers) for your charity – beware!

Mike January 29, 2017 No Comments

In accordance with the Charities Act, an individual is currently prevented from acting as a charity trustee if they have an unspent conviction for an offence of dishonesty or deception.…

1% of charities get most of the cash

Mike December 26, 2016 No Comments

Only 1% of charities received 75% of charitable income last year.Charities in England and Wales had a combined income of £72 billion in 2015 according to the Charity Commission. About…

Trustees responsibility when entering into contracts.

Mike December 22, 2016 No Comments

Charities regularly enter into contracts with third parties, and the charity trustees must take the time to ensure they are acting in the best interests of the charity before entering…

The Data Protection Act and Charities – avoid the pitfalls and financial consequences.

Mike December 13, 2016 No Comments

This week, 2 charities have been found to be in breach of the Data Protection Act and have been issued with monetary penalties by the Information Commissioner. Further charities are…

More charities ‘having problems securing funding for property costs’

Mike November 17, 2016 No Comments

A survey by the Ethical Property Foundation and the Charity Commission finds that nearly 60 per cent now struggle with this, compared with 41 per cent in the last survey…

Prevention of fraud in a #charity.

Mike October 30, 2016 No Comments

# Charities like other organisations regularly fall victim to frauds. A new website at http://charitiesagainstfraud.org.uk/ gives useful guidance to help prevent this Some tips to help reduce your charity’s vulnerability…

Digital Technology – considerations for charity trustees.

Mike October 17, 2016 No Comments

The digital age matters to trustees as it affects key areas such as strategy, governance, fundraising, marketing, cybersecurity, culture and service delivery. It also brings opportunities, risks and choices to…

Charities management of financial difficulties

Mike October 17, 2016 No Comments

The Charity Commission (‘the Commission’) has published reports which show that trustees who take early, pragmatic steps to actively identify and manage their financial difficulties will secure better outcomes for…

London Olympics legacy for amateur sports charities

Mike August 22, 2016 No Comments

More amateur sports charities have been set up and the sector’s income has increased in the years following the London 2012 Olympics, an analysis by the Charities Aid Foundation has…

Charities and Brexit

Mike June 29, 2016 No Comments

The charity sector is expected to lose £200k as a result of the UK’s exit from the European Union from grants and contracts from Europe. There will also be effects…

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