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Warning
of employment retirement processes |
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A warning to charities about how easy it is to fall foul of the
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 when retiring an
employee. |
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Community
infrastructure levy |
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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. |
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Adoption
and Maternity Leave changes (and what happens about
pensions?) |
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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. |
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Six steps
to successful outsourcing during the credit
crunch |
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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. |
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Companies Act 2006 and
companies in charity structures – September 2008 update |
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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. |
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The
Transferable Inheritance Tax Nil rate band allowance
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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.
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March 2008 budget - implications for
charities |
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We look at the implications of the spring budget for
charities.
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The public benefit guidance in more detail |
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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.
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Avoiding the risks of abuse claims |
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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.
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Public
Benefit guidance |
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The Charity Commission has published its long awaited Public
Benefit guidance in its final form. We are reviewing the
guidance and will publish a detailed note shortly.
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Charities Act
2006 |
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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 information about the changes brought in by the third
commencement order on 18 March 2008 and the fourth commencement
order on 1 April 2008.
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Company details on business communications for charitable companies
and their subsidiaries |
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The Charities Act 1993 sets out certain requirements for the
display of charity information by a registered charity.
Scottish charity law also has regulations for charities registered
in Scotland. The Companies Act 1985 also sets out certain
requirements for display of company information. Failure to comply
with these requirements can, in certain circumstances, result in a
fine for the charity and a fine and personal liability for the
officer, or other person on behalf of the charity, who caused the
failure. The purpose of this information sheet is to provide a
brief summary of the requirements.
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Directors'
duties under the Companies Act 2006 - guidance for charitable
companies |
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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.
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Trustee
Indemnity Insurance .
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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.
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Companies Act 2006 and charitable companies |
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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.
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