11 July 2015
New law to protect vulnerable from rogue fundraisers
New legislation to protect the vulnerable from aggressive fundraisers and rogue charities will be announced by the government next week. In addition, Sir Stuart Etherington will chair a review group looking at the effectiveness of the current self-regulatory system for fundraising in the light of recent high-profile cases.
Cabinet Office, The Rt Hon David Cameron MP, Rob Wilson MP and Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
Sir Stuart Etherington
Read the press release here
Read Stuart Etherington's blog here
10 July 2015
The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do
The Charity Commission publishes an updated version of 'The essential trustee' guidance note. The explanations of trustees' responsibilities and what the regulator expects have been completely updated.
The Charity Commission also publishes an updated version of 'Charity trustee: what's involved'.
The Charity Commission
Read the press release here
Read the guidance notes here and here
8 July 2016
R&D tax credits - universities and charities
HM Revenue & Customs publishes a policy paper on this measure. Universities and charities claiming the Research and Development Expenditure Credit are likely to be affected.
HM Revenue & Customs
Read the policy paper here
30 June 2015
Charity Commission annual report and accounts
The Charity Commission publishes its annual report and accounts for 2014 to 2015. It also publishes its Strategic Plan for 2015-2018.
The Charity Commission
Read the press release here
Read the accounts here
Read the Strategic Plan here
29 June 2015
The Official Custodian for Charities annual accounts
The Charity Commission publishes the Official Custodian for Charities annual accounts for 2014 to 2015.
The Charity Commission
Read the accounts here
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