Articles in "Charities"

Maximising fundraising income has never been more important – and arguably the fundraising environment has never been more challenging.

New Academy Trust Handbook for 2023/24 sees increase in related party transaction threshold.

ESFA have very recently issued the Academies Accounts Direction 2022-23, for use in the preparation of academy financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2023.

In the same way that limited companies have to file an Annual Return to Companies House each year confirming and/or updating their details, charities are required to file an Annual Return to the Charity Commission.

All charities rely on individuals who are willing to give their time and skills to act as trustees. Now a new online initiative from the Charity Commission has been launched to provide better support for trustees – and it’s a good idea for anyone on a charity’s board to sign up.

A leading Norfolk charity finance expert is urging people wanting to donate to relief efforts following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria to heed advice from the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator and ‘give safely’ – checking that charities are legitimate before parting with their cash.

Covid has led to many entrepreneurs seeking to focus their efforts on a social purpose. Community Interest Companies are a great vehicle for them to do just that says Charity specialist Kyle Smith.

An online masterclass aimed at helping the region’s charities to ensure their boards are effective is taking place next month, delivered by one of the region’s leading teams of charity experts.