23 November 2017
Legislative changes affecting the Charitable Incorporated Organisation
The Charity Commission announces a phased timetable allowing charitable companies to convert to charitable incorporated organisations following legislative changes in Parliament on 23 November 2017.
The Charity Commission
22 November 2017
Autumn Budget 2017
The government announces that it will provide a grant to help accident rescue charities meet the cost of normally irrecoverable VAT.
The government commits a further £36 million of banking fines over the next 3 years to support Armed Forces and Emergency Services charities and other related good causes.
HM Treasury
22 November 2017
Responses to Budget 2017
ACEVO says that the Budget does not address civil society's strategic needs.
ACEVO
Sir John Low, Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation, says:
"It's good news that the Chancellor will explore levies on single-use 'plastic items' through the tax system."
Charities Aid Foundation
22 November 2017
Reporting on relevant matters of interest to UK charity regulators
The UK charity regulators issue a guide for auditors and independent examiners.
The Charity Commission
OSCR
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
16 November 2017
Revision of Practice Note 11: The audit of charities in the UK
The Financial Reporting Council issues a revision of Practice Note 11: The audit of charities in the United Kingdom.
Financial Reporting Council
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