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Enterprise options

Stephen Lloyd and Simon Steeden explain the legal vehicles available to charities for social enterprise operations and outline the proposed social enterprise limited liability partnership


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In the firing line?

Now that the financial sector has pulled up the drawbridge against terrorist abuse, are charities ‘soft’ targets? Helen Harvie sets out the risks


July 2011

The people come too

Emma Sanderson provides a practical guide to the complex area of Transfer of Undertakings


June 2011
The people come too

Of sound mind?

A charitable legacy can be a poisoned chalice if there are expensive disputes about testamentary capacity. Lloyd Junor explains how this arises and offers some solutions


May 2011
Of sound mind?

A breed apart?

Volunteers may not have anti-discrimination protection but charities do still need to tread carefully, says Laurence O’Neill


April 2011
A breed apart?

Sources of finance – a culture of change

 

Philip Kirkpatrick and Sarah Cannings take an opportune look at the revised CC14 guidance to review the various social investment options


March 2011
Sources of finance – a culture of change

Beyond the regulator

The Charity Tribunal has been in operation for nearly three years. Its principal judge, Alison McKenna examines its outputs and provides some insights on future direction


February 2011
Beyond the regulator

Free to be equal

David Mears looks at the governance and services implications for charities in light of the Equality Act, while Jane Klauber asks whether the law can protect gay rights and religious freedom at the same time


January 2011
Free to be equal

Out to play

In this world of economic uncertainty Stephen Claus discusses the increasing pressure on local authorities to make less go further and inappropriately deal with recreation grounds


December 2010
Out to play

Too much politics

Penny Wright offers a practical overview for charities skating on thin ice when it comes to political activity.


November 2010
Too much politics

Equality v religious belief

Michael King and Fraser Simpson review the latest turn in the Catholic Care saga and ask charities to think of the children needing adoptive parents.


October 2010
Equality v religious belief

Oiling the wheels?

John Taylor’s guide to the Bribery Act 2010 serves as an uncomfortable warning to charities and NGOs.


October 2010
Oiling the wheels?

Consorting with risk

Public sector contracts are, for many charities, a vital income source. Mary Chant explains the key legal points of this complex business relationship


September 2010
Consorting with risk

The best-laid plans

Karen Phull outlines the changes in store for the planning system following the arrival of the new government.


August 2010
The best-laid plans

Spectre of Persche

Simon Weil finds the second tier of cumbersome regulation for UK charities who are already under the supervision of rigorous regulators an unwelcome development.


July 2010
Spectre of Persche

The detail and the devil

Gavin McEwan sets out the main points of what makes for a successful grant contract 


June 2010
The detail  and the devil

It's never too late!

Charities have recently come under fire for spending donor funds on litigation. However, sometimes there is no other option.  Verity Roberts sets out some protection measures for trustees


May 2010
It's never too late!

A closer watch

The vetting of employees and volunteers working with vulnerable groups has been tightened by the new Vetting and Barring Scheme, explains Shivaji Shiva


April 2010
A closer watch

Identity and reputation protection

Investment in branding for charities can sometimes be questioned as an appropriate use of donor income, but brand equity does influence giving behaviour. Shireen Smith explains the legal protection that needs to be in place


March 2010
Identity and reputation protection

Pick me a winner

High net worth individuals will often operate through advisers when considering a charity or project to fund. Andrew Whitby Collins explains the investigation and evaluation processes involved


February 2010
Pick me a winner

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