United Kingdom: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Fundraising Regulator Issues Investigation Report Emphasising Importance Of Being Clear About How Donations Will Be Used
The Fundraising Regulator has published findings from its investigation into Anaphylaxis UK, revealing significant breaches in how the charity handled donations to the Owen Carey Memorial Fund. The case centers on whether funds raised by the Carey family were properly restricted and used according to donor expectations, raising critical questions about transparency in charitable fundraising and the responsibilities charities have toward volunteer fundraisers.
United Kingdom Commercial
WL
Withers LLP
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Government Plans To Strengthen Charity Commission Powers To Counter Extremism
The UK Government is moving to expand the Charity Commission's enforcement capabilities against organizations suspected of promoting extremism, introducing faster investigation processes and stronger closure powers. New measures under consideration include mandatory trustee identity verification, digital charity accounts, and automatic trustee bans for individuals convicted of hate crimes.
United Kingdom Commercial
WL
Withers LLP
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Fundraising Regulator Issues Report Highlighting Need To Give Donors Clear Information About How Funds Will Be Distributed
The Fundraising Regulator has released findings from its investigation into Sportivater, a company organizing school sporting fundraising events, revealing six breaches of the Code of Practice. The investigation uncovered issues with transparency in how donations were distributed, misleading statements to potential donors, and inadequate disclosure that the company could retain 100% of funds if events failed to meet fundraising thresholds.
United Kingdom Commercial
WL
Withers LLP
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Fundraising Regulator Issues Report Highlighting Need To Give Donors Clear Information About How Funds Will Be Distributed
The Fundraising Regulator has released findings from its investigation into Sportivater, a company organizing school sporting fundraising events, revealing six breaches of the Code of Practice. The investigation uncovered issues with transparency in how donations were distributed, misleading statements to potential donors, and inadequate disclosure that the company could retain 100% of funds if events failed to meet fundraising thresholds.
United Kingdom Commercial
WL
Withers LLP
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Fundraising Regulator Holds Consultation On Free Draw Operators
The Fundraising Regulator has launched a consultation proposing new registration thresholds for free draw operators, requiring them to contribute 20% of ticket sales to charity—matching society lottery standards. These proposed changes follow the Government's publication of a Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators and could significantly impact how charitable free draws operate in the UK.
United Kingdom Consumer
WL
Withers LLP
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Preparing A Family Business For Sale In The UK – Things To Consider
Selling a family business involves navigating complex structural, tax, and operational challenges that can significantly impact the transaction's success. From pre-sale restructuring and management transitions to due diligence preparation and post-closing arrangements, family business owners must address numerous critical considerations to maximize value and ensure a smooth transfer.
United Kingdom Commercial
KM
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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