Our Charities group produces information sheets
to keep our clients up-to-date with changes in charity
legislation and other topical charity issues that will
affect their business. Click on the links below for more
information:
-
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 - July
2010
This information sheet looks at the implications of the new regime
brought in October 2009 under the Safeguarding
Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
- Companies Act 2006
and companies in charity structures - September 2009
update
Most of the changes under the Companies Act 2006 have already
been brought into force; however the remaining provisions are due
to take effect from 1 October 2009. This information sheet
looks at the changes in more detail.
- Companies Act 2006
and companies in charity structures – September
2008 update
The Companies Act 2006 has brought in important changes to how
companies are constituted and administered. This client information
sheet aims to help you understand the latest legislative
requirements for charitable companies and highlights the provisions
of the Act, which will come into force on 1 October 2008. Action is
required NOW to make essential amendments to most charitable
companies' articles of association. A further review of all
companies is also recommended.
- Public
Benefit guidance
The Charity Commission published its top level 'general' guidance
on the meaning of public benefit on 16 January 2008. This
information sheet looks at the guidance in more detail.
- A summary of
Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and the advancement
of religion
The Charity Commission published its guidance on public benefit and
the advancement of religion on the 17 December 2008. This
information sheet seeks to provide an overview for trustees on the
essentials of that guidance.
- A
summary of Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and the
prevention or relief of poverty
The Charity Commission published its guidance on public benefit and
the prevention or relief of proverty on the 17 December 2008. This
information sheet seeks to provide an overview for trustees on the
essentials of that guidance.
- A summary
of Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and the
advancement of education
The Charity Commission published its guidance on public benefit and
the advancement of education on the 17 December 2008. This
information sheet seeks to provide an overview for trustees on the
essentials of that guidance.
- A
summary of Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and fee
charging
The Charity Commission published its guidance on public benefit and
fee-charging on the 17 December 2008. This information sheet seeks
to provide an overview for trustees on the essentials of that
guidance.
- A guide to
charity incorporation
This information sheet looks at the pros' and cons' of
incorporating a charity, and also looks at the new Charitable
Incorporated Organisation (CIO) created under the Charities Act
2006, which has the advantages of incorporation without having to
meet the dual regulatory burdens of both the Charity Commission and
Companies House.
- Warning
of employment retirement processes
A warning to charities about how easy it is to fall foul of the
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 when retiring an
employee.
- Community
infrastructure levy
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a new charge that local
planning authorities in England and Wales will be empowered, but
not obliged, to charge on most types of new development in their
area.
- Adoption
and Maternity leave changes (and what happens about
pensions?)
The changes mean that throughout the whole of statutory maternity
or adoption leave all rights and benefits continue except those
which relate directly to the pay ('wages or salary') elements of
employment.
- Six
steps to successful outsourcing during the credit
crunch
Charities should review their existing outsourcing contracts to
ensure they reflect the current business environment and where
possible to take the opportunity to renegotiate and review pricing
and service commitments with their suppliers, if necessary by
re-tendering.
- The
Transferable Inheritance Tax Nil rate band
allowance
The recent introduction of the Transferable Nil rate band is having
a significant impact on the legacy sector, causing a degree of
uncertainty, increased legal costs and the very real possibility of
a reduction in the level of legacy income passing to the charity
sector. This information sheet summarises the legal issues and
highlights the areas where legacy officers should be seeking
specialist advice.
- March 2008
budget - implications for charities
We look at the implications of the spring budget for
charities.
- Avoiding
the risks of abuse claims
Following the ruling in the much publicised 'lotto rapist case'
institutions and organisations may face an increase in claims made
by victims of alleged abuse that may have taken place decades
before. This information sheet looks at the case and recommends
practical steps so as to be prepared in case of enquiries or
claims.
- Charities Act
2006
The Charities Act 2006 has brought in important changes to how
charities are defined and regulated by their powers and their
constitutions. This client information sheet will help you
understand the latest legislative changes to charity law and
provides updated information about the changes brought in on 31
January 2009 and the changes expected to be introduced in the
future.
-
Directors' duties under the Companies Act 2006 - guidance
for charitable companies
New general duties of directors under the Companies Act 2006 came
into force on 1 October 2007 with the exception of provisions
relating to directors' conflicts which will come into force on 1
October 2008. This information sheet summarises the implications of
the changes for directors.
- Trustee
Indemnity Insurance
The Charities Act 2006 introduced a
new power enabling charities to purchase indemnity insurance to
protect trustees from personal liability. This means a charity
wishing to purchase Trustee Indemnity Insurance no longer needs
Charity Commission consent or an express power in its governing
document.
- Companies
Act 2006 and charitable companies
The Companies Act 2006 has brought in important changes to how
companies are constituted and administered. This client information
sheet aims to help you understand the latest legislative
requirements for charitable companies and provides important
information about the duties of directors now in force on 1 October
2007.
