Matthew Whittaker’s Post

As the new academic year begins, it’s the perfect time for charities to reflect and refresh their practices. Whether it’s ensuring compliance with new legislation, reviewing your governance structure, or assessing the skills and resources available to you, now is the time to make sure your charity is set up for success. Wondering what key areas your charity should focus on? We've outlined the essential checks your charity should be doing right now to stay ahead. Click the link below to read more and make sure your charity is ready for the year ahead! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gj_ckyJb #charity #laceyssolicitors #solicitors #legaladvice #solicitor #expertadvice #poole #bournemouth #dorset #poolesolicitors #bournemouthsolicitors

The Charity Governance Code is undergoing a review. Good governance in charities is fundamental to their success. The Code’s aim is to help charities develop high standards of governance. Whatever your involvement in the sector, we want to hear from you on how we can improve the Code and make it work better for you. 👉 Have your say now: https://lnkd.in/eBTSP-bu #CharityGovernanceCode #CharityGovernance #BoardofTrustees #CharityTrustees #Governance #CharitySector

In my own experience, many charities were not fully aware of/familiar with the Notifiable Events regime, so this is probably a welcome change. There had been some suggestions, as part of charity law reform, that the obligation to report should be placed on a statutory footing (but this did not come to pass). I will drill into this further in due course, but in the meantime, charities who are facing issues which would previously have been classed as "notifiable events" can now take some comfort that if appropriate mitigating steps have been taken, lessons learned etc with no ongoing issue, that they do not need to self-report. #thirdsector #charitylaw #charitylawyer

Did you know the type of accounts your charity needs to prepare depends on the type of organisation you are… This affects the legal requirements you must meet in relation to preparing the accounts and reporting them, and determines whether your organisation must be scrutinised by a third party or not. The reporting regime essentially depends on whether you’re incorporated, unincorporated, or a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). Your level of gross income can also be a determining factor… 💡 If you want a simple view of the legal requirements for your charity, Emma Willder and the team at Beyond Profit Ltd have prepared a handy guide… and they’re sharing it as part of our weekly Monday top tips for charities series. 👉 Take a look on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eqPeXKRv Have a great week! #charity #charities #nonprofit #thirdsector #finance #charityfinance #governance #CharityIntelligence 

We are no longer asking charities to use our Notifiable Events process to inform us when something serious has happened to the charity. It is the responsibility of the charity trustees to manage their charity effectively and handle issues or significant events as they arise. If an issue has been dealt with effectively and the problem has been resolved, there’s no need to notify OSCR. If, however, it is not possible to address any serious issues, or if these issues have not been dealt with in a satisfactory way, charities and trustees should report this to us through our raise a concern form. Read more 👇 https://buff.ly/3VNCGci

Gifts in Wills are vital for most charities. Despite this, many people aren't even aware of this form of giving. Remember A Charity brings together 200 charities who rely on gifts in Wills to continue their good work. Pass on something wonderful today and help the causes you care about. FirstClass Software helps charities optimise income and save admin time, contact us today to find out how we can support you. #bequests #legacygiving #legacyincome #legators #giftinwills #donations #fundraising #charities

The charity sector isn’t a single, uniform entity; rather, it’s a vast and intricate tapestry of diverse organisations, each playing a vital role in the well-being of many. Consequently, the regulations governing charities are intricate and multifaceted. This is where Xeinadin shines as a beacon of value for this sector. Find out more here: https://sowo.kr/0BctLDmz #Charities #TrustedAdvisors #Specialists

The charity sector isn’t a single, uniform entity; rather, it’s a vast and intricate tapestry of diverse organisations, each playing a vital role in the well-being of many. Consequently, the regulations governing charities are intricate and multifaceted. This is where Xeinadin shines as a beacon of value for this sector. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eUfKhR3A #Charities #TrustedAdvisors #Specialists

The charity sector isn’t a single, uniform entity; rather, it’s a vast and intricate tapestry of diverse organisations, each playing a vital role in the well-being of many. Consequently, the regulations governing charities are intricate and multifaceted. This is where Xeinadin shines as a beacon of value for this sector. Find out more here: https://sowo.kr/E2BRMhla #Charities #TrustedAdvisors #Specialists

10 minute Blog read: Delighting your Donor If you’re part of a tiny charity, considering whether you can make a Major Donor Programme work with your limited resources, this blog is for YOU. It IS entirely possible to start a brilliant Major Donor Programme as a tiny charity without any dedicated staff handling those relationships. Here’s the buts… You need to know: YOUR STUFF. Only take on what you can deliver WELL. You’ll need to learn how to DELIGHT your donors. In our ten minute blog read we cover how you can deliver a great programme that brings delight to both your donor and your charity. https://lnkd.in/euU8pRXC #majordonorfundraising #fundraising #majordonorfundraiser #charityfundraising #charityfundraiser