We keep up to date, constantly scanning the horizon via our professional memberships and newsletters, and of course, the internet, for any news items affecting our sector: third sector issues and sustainability, funding, business news and trends, and self-employment issues and any developments that may be useful for our clients.
27th July 2024
UK Finance has launched a new site to help charities and other voluntary organisations access banking services. The site provides step-by-step guidance to help charities open and manage bank accounts, as well as a tool to support organisations to find the best bank accounts for their needs. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)26th April 2024
Three quarters of employment services charities claim that they have received less funding since the European Social Fund was phased out and replaced with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Charities have also expressed concerns around the availability of UKSPF after March 2025 and about cash-strapped local authorities using funding to support their own employment support services. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)15th February 2024
Since 2005, CIC registration has grown rapidly and proportionately more than registration of other legal forms of business. This is according to research by Social Enterprise UK, which also revealed that between 2018 and 2023 CICs were dissolved, on average, at a lower rate than other forms of registered company. In January 2024 there were more than 31,500 CICs registered in the UK. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)20th September 2023
The Charity Commission has issued new guidance on charities' use of social media. The guidance recommends that every charity using social media should have a social media policy in place and ensure it is followed. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)26th July 2023
Charities and community organisations that are supporting vulnerable people during the cost of living crisis can apply for grants as part of a £76 million Government support package. Grants between £10,000 and £75,000 are available to cover project and core costs, including rent, utilities, staff and volunteers. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)20th June 2023
The Law Commission will review the legal frameworks governing co-operatives and community benefit societies, and friendly societies. The review will consider whether the current law which governs these organisations is fitting to their nature and needs, and whether the regulation is proportionate. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)20th June 2023
Changes introduced by the Charities Act 2022 have come into force. The changes include simplified legal requirements that charities must comply with before selling, transferring or leasing land, and new spending and borrowing rules. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)6th March 2023
Lloyds Bank Foundation help charities to grow stronger and more resilient so they can thrive beyond the lifetime of their funding. They do this by building relationships and working alongside charities, sharing LBF's tools and resources, and drawing on their connections with Lloyds Banking Group and other partners. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)3rd December 2022
Small and local charities can apply for grant funding from Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. Specialist charities with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000 can apply for a three-year, unrestricted grant of up to £75,000. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)13th November 2022
The first set of changes introduced under the Charities Act 2022 are now in force. The changes include powers for charities to pay trustees for providing goods and a reduction in the procedures surrounding fundraising appeals. Read More...( Opens in a new tab)Copyright 2024. All Rights Reserved