Locations
6 April 2017
Commission reminds housing associations of changes to the land disposal framework
The Charity Commission reminds affected charities about changes to the way in which registered providers of social housing which are registered charities must comply with Part 7 of the Charities Act 2011 with regard to disposals of land and mortgages, as well as about general duties that apply both to registered and exempt charities.
The Charity Commission
6 April 2017
The Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme
HM Revenue & Customs updates its guidance notes on the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme.
HM Revenue & Customs
31 March 2017
Charity Commission launches ‘time saving’ accounts templates for charitable companies
The Charity Commission launches the accounts templates pack for small charitable companies to help trustees of charitable companies with an income of under £500,000 prepare their accounts.
The Charity Commission and Companies House
30 March 2017
Government warned against raiding charities to fund private sector apprenticeships
The Charity Finance Group and 23 of the leading national charities write to the Education Secretary calling for Government to reform the Apprenticeship Levy so that charitable funds are not used to subsidise private sector apprenticeships and are instead used to build skills in the charity sector.
Charity Finance Group
29 March 2017
New report explains what makes a good public benefit statement
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland publishes a report which outlines what makes a good public benefit statement.
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
23 March 2017
Commission report on the importance of keeping charity records up-to-date
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland publishes a new thematic report which details what could go wrong if charity trustees fail to keep their entry on the register of charities up-to-date.
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
20 March 2017
New support to boost grassroots British charities
International Development Secretary Priti Patel announces an innovative fund to support small development and humanitarian organisations.
Department for International Development, The Charity Commission, and The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP