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Cyber attacks – what charities need to do

Mike August 22, 2017 No Comments

Charities should be aware of “WannaCry” and “Petya”. These are the cyber attacks that have brought organisations to a standstill recently. Many charities are not investing in adequate levels of…

Public can now demand that charities stop sending them fundraising messages by phone, text or email.

Mike July 4, 2017 No Comments

Charities which pester donors for cash face being fined up to £25,000 under new rules. A new Fundraising Preference Service, launched this week allows members of the public to demand…

Public should ensure donations go to genuine charities supporting the victims in Manchester bombing

Mike May 26, 2017 No Comments

This is a Charity Commission press release:- Press release: Generous public should make sure donations go to genuine charities supporting the victims in Manchester, says charity regulator Posted: 25 May…

Trading Subsidiaries – should a charity have one?

Mike May 9, 2017 No Comments

The purpose of trading subsidiaries of charities is simple. The wholly owned trading subsidiary undertakes the commercial trading activities that do not fall within the objects of the charity. The…

Brexit has had no effect on donations to charity in UK according to CAF study.

Mike April 17, 2017 No Comments

Charitable donations according to the Charities Aid Foundation’s annual UK Giving report found that charitable donations held steady at £9.7bn last year. Apparently the EU referendum had no influence on…

Charity finances: trustee essentials updated publication

Mike March 16, 2017 No Comments

The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on charity finances Charity finances: trustee essentials (CC25) to make sure that trustees understand their financial responsibilities when managing a charity. The new…

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) a success in helping charities raise funding.

Mike February 12, 2017 No Comments

Charities have been helped to process over £70m of donations since the launch of CAF Donate. Figures released by CAF show that: £71.8m has now been raised through CAF Donate…

Blenheim Palace granted charitable status.

Mike February 12, 2017 No Comments

Blenheim Palace has been registered with the Charity Commission as the “Blenheim Heritage Foundation” with objects including restoring and preserving the site for the public benefit and promoting the study…

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…

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