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Enterprise optionsStephen Lloyd and Simon Steeden explain the legal vehicles available to charities for social enterprise operations and outline the proposed social enterprise limited liability partnership Latest issue |
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 tooEmma Sanderson provides a practical guide to the complex area of Transfer of Undertakings June 2011 |
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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 |
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A breed apart?Volunteers may not have anti-discrimination protection but charities do still need to tread carefully, says Laurence O’Neill April 2011 |
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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 |
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Beyond the regulatorThe 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 |
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Free to be equalDavid 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 |
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Out to playIn 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 |
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Too much politicsPenny Wright offers a practical overview for charities skating on thin ice when it comes to political activity. November 2010 |
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Equality v religious beliefMichael 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 |
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Oiling the wheels?John Taylor’s guide to the Bribery Act 2010 serves as an uncomfortable warning to charities and NGOs. October 2010 |
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Consorting with riskPublic sector contracts are, for many charities, a vital income source. Mary Chant explains the key legal points of this complex business relationship September 2010 |
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The best-laid plansKaren Phull outlines the changes in store for the planning system following the arrival of the new government. August 2010 |
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Spectre of PerscheSimon 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 |
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The detail and the devilGavin McEwan sets out the main points of what makes for a successful grant contract June 2010 |
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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 |
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A closer watchThe vetting of employees and volunteers working with vulnerable groups has been tightened by the new Vetting and Barring Scheme, explains Shivaji Shiva April 2010 |
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Identity and reputation protectionInvestment 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 |
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Pick me a winnerHigh 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 |
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