This article covers the important considerations in setting-up and running a trading subsidiary to raise money for your charitable work.
There’s a widespread misunderstanding of charity reserves and yet this is an area of vital importance to all charities. Are you up to speed?
In the current social, economic and political climate it’s more important than ever that charities act ethically.
Is legacy fundraising (donation of a person’s estate via a will or trusts) something your charity should be thinking more pro-actively about?
How are you funding your charitable activities? Read our 5 essentials to ensure your grant application is concise, purposeful and successful.
For charities, public debate, campaigning and political activity must remain independent, impartial and in line with their key purposes.
The Charity Resilience Index, indicates how charities are navigating the current climate with regard to income, demand and operating costs.
With a rise in charity related fraud cases, organisations should be prepared for potential dangers and take steps to mitigate risks.
Read our summary of some of the key changes that will affect charities and civil society organisations in the 2023 Autumn Statement.
The Charities Aid Foundation has recently published its latest World Giving Index to identify geographical trends in public generosity.
As a charity, keeping good accounting records is at the heart of both excellence in public accountability and effective decision making.
Read our summary of the NCVO’s UK Civil Society Almanac 2023, sharing the latest data on the voluntary sector’s size, finances and people.
It can sometimes be good to brush up on the facts to ensure that you’re abreast of charity regulations and recent developments. The Charity
This article covers some of the key misconceptions the public have about how charities manage their finances and help clarify the facts.
Does your charity make grants to overseas bodies? Be aware of growing scrutiny from HMRC on the funding of work overseas by charities.
Most charities need public support; therefore, how people interact and think of charities is intrinsically linked to what they can do.
With a long history of philanthropy and a deep-rooted commitment to transparency and accountability, the UK has developed a comprehensive framework that ensures the effective governance and financial management of charities operating within its borders. Finances are important, but are only part of the story of what makes a charity successful.
Does your charity have good Gift Aid processes in place? Are you making most effective use of the Gift Aid scheme?
We’ve noticed an increase in investigations by the Charity Commission linked to the non-submission of annual returns, reports and accounts, particularly where there has been non-compliance over a sustained period of time. So, what can you do to make sure your charitable organisation is not at risk of this?
In an attempt to slow price rises, the Bank of England has increased interest rates for the thirteenth consecutive time to 5%, the highest in almost 15 years.
Under charity law, a charity’s funds are either income funds or capital funds, and are either restricted or unrestricted. Knowing what nature of resources you have and what this means for how you can use them is essential for making the most of what they can achieve.
Having effective internal financial controls is vitally important for charities of all shapes and sizes. Putting meaningful checks and procedures in place will help ensure trustees protect their charity’s assets and finances, as well as enhancing the quality of their decision making, as they seek to put those assets to work for the public benefit.
Charities exist for people’s wellbeing. The resources they have are devoted to the pursuit of their purposes to achieve that. A crucial part of those resources are the people. Find out in this article how good stewardship of a charity’s people is a prime responsibility for trustees…
Charity trustees are the people who lead a charity. They play a vital and rewarding role that contributes to the wellbeing of those involved and affected by their organisation. Trustees have legal control over and ultimate responsibility for the charity, so the law places important duties on them…
