Converting an Incorporated Charity to a CIO
Following a number of delays, the Government has published draft legislation which provides a pathway for conversions to Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO).
25 October 2017
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Fundraising Preference Service
The Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) launched in July 2017.
Private Site Fundraising Rule Book
The FR has published rules on fundraising on private sites such as supermarkets, shopping centres and other similar sites.
Fundraising Code of Practice
The Fundraising Regulator (FR) has updated the code of practice to incorporate changes in six key areas.
Fraud and Cybercrime
Cyber security continues to be an area where regulators are keen to ensure that charities are being proactive in considering risks.
Independent Examinations
The CCEW has published revised guidance as to how the independent examination of a charity should be undertaken.
Trustee Essentials
The CCEW have updated their guidance for trustees, Charity finances: trustee essentials.
20 October 2017
Charity Accounts Templates
The CCEW and Companies House have launched an updated accounts templates pack for small charitable companies.
Public Benefit
Trustees have a legal responsibility to ‘have due regard to’ the Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Registered charities must publish an annual report with disclosures setting out the charity’s activities for the public benefit.
19 October 2017