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Better news for charity shops from Accounting Standards BoardThe Accounting Standards Board (ASB) has published a statement providing guidance on on how donated stock and incoming resources from non-exchange transactions should be measured. Latest issue |
Big Society on the groundA clutch of recent reports highlights a yawning gap between the government led Big Society initiative and what is happening on the ground at local level. Latest issue |
Big Society on the ground - further research reveals there is some way to goFurther information on what form Big Society is really taking on the ground out in the communities is being conducted by the Third Sector Research Centre. Latest issue |
Can the 10% pledge give legacies a lift-off?Recent report says banks could do more to boost legacy giving Latest issue |
Catholic Care awaits leave to appeal to Upper TribunalCatholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) has appealed the refusal of the First Tier Tribunal (Charity) of permission to appeal against the decision of the Charity Commission on 21 July 2010 to amend the objects clause in its memorandum of association. Latest issue |
Charities at risk of Cabinet Office curbs on lobbyingThe investigation into the activities of former defence secretary Dr Liam Fox and the role of Adam Werrity as his 'adviser' has put the right of charities to lobby under renewed scrutiny Latest issue |
Charity Commission cracks down on unspent tsunami appeal fundsThe Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has today published a report on its investigation into fundraising appeals for humanitarian disaster relief by the radio station Sunrise Radio Latest issue |
Charity Commission gets a bashing from The TimesThe Times has come down hard on The Charity Commission for ‘lax regulation of charities’ that has “left the sector open to financial abuse”. Latest issue |
Charity Commission provides new guidance on exception rules for charities in the Equality ActThe Charity Commission has published more detailed guidance for charity trustees about a key section of the Equality Act that may have implications for them Latest issue |
Charity Commission publishes long-awaited revised investment guidance (CC14) on charities and investment mattersCharity and Investment Matters, a Guide for Trustees (CC14) which replaces the Commission’s previous advice on investments outlined in CC14, describes the legal duties and principles that apply to charity investments and the risks that trustees must address. Latest issue |
Charity Commission publishes strategic plan after extensive consultation processCompliance, accountability and self-reliance are the order of the day in the Charity Commission's long-awaited strategic plan Latest issue |
Charity shops increase online retail salesThe Selling Online survey 2011, conducted by the Charity Retail Association, shows that over half of charity shops are now selling items online (56%) Latest issue |
Charity tax measures included in draft finance billThe draft Finance Bill 2012 has been published and includes a number of charity tax measures. Latest issue |
Charity trustees need proper training says regulatorResearch by the Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales as shown that many organisations joining the register of charities do not provide any training to new trustees Latest issue |
Commission announces launch of new charity review projectSam Younger, Chief Executive of the Charity Commission, has announced the launch of a project to help charities review their financial controls and systems of risk management Latest issue |
Credit union law change provides access to charities and social enterprisesChanges to the Credit Unions Act 1979 passed through Parliament on 8 November 2011 and will come into force on 8 January 2012 Latest issue |
Deutsche Bank launches £10m social investment fundA new £10m social investment fund, the first investment bank to create a UK fund dedicated to supporting social projects with a financial return, has been launched by Deutsche Bank. Latest issue |
Former CBI director general to head up Big Society TrustBig Society Capital today announces the appointment of Sir Richard Lambert as Chair of the Big Society Trust, which will oversee Big Society Capital’s activities so as to ensure that it stays true to its mission Latest issue |
Fraud - National Fraud Authority calls for feedback from charitiesThe National Fraud Authority is measuring the extent of fraud against charities in the UK Latest issue |
How does £5m yield £73m worth of social gains?A recent report looks at five carer’s centres supported by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers and places a value on the benefits to key stakeholder groups of the centres’ key activities. Latest issue |
