charity law news January 2010

Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Charities group publishes regular e-bulletins to keep you up-to-date with breaking news and topical issues affecting the charities sector. Please click on the links below to view January's articles.

• Gift Aid amounted to £1 billion last year
  HMRC have released information that shows that the amount of Gift Aid reclaimed by charities rose from £11 million in 1990/91 to almost £1 billion in 2008/09.
• sector bodies demand clear timetable on Gift Aid reform
  Aveco and the Institute of Fundraising are urging the Treasury to set clear proposals and a straightforward timetable for Gift Aid reform ahead of a forthcoming forum with third sector organisations.
• payment cap lifted for community interest companies
  The CIC regulator has responded to consultation by lifting limits on amounts that can be distributed to investors.
• increased awareness of public benefit requirement
  The Charity Commission has published new research to assess charity awareness of the public benefit requirement.
• Institute of Fundraising launches fundraisers trustee campaign
  The Institute of Fundraising has launched a campaign urging its members to volunteer on the boards of charities.
• forthcoming events
  We are hosting three forthcoming events: Thames Valley HR Forum, independent schools seminar and charity trustee induction and refresher training.

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