Locations
15 April 2016
Charity Commission News Issue 53
The Spring 2016 issue includes articles on:
• the Charity Commission's updated reserves guidance
• the new online registration service
• managing financial difficulties
• the new draft guidance for funding non-charitable organisations.
The Charity Commission
11 April 2016
Tackling fraud in the charity sector: the Charity Sector Counter Fraud Group
The Charity Commission publishes information on the Charity Sector Counter Fraud Group.
The Charity Commission
8 April 2016
Cabinet Office fails to address sector concerns on anti-advocacy
Charity leaders criticise Cabinet Office Minister Matthew Hancock for failing to address key concerns about the Government’s proposed anti-advocacy clause.
ACEVO and NCVO
8 April 2016
Government confirms support for business rates relief
NCVO and Charity Finance Group receive confirmation from the Government that it will maintain the current 80% mandatory relief on business rates for charities.
NCVO and Charity Finance Group
6 April 2016
Charities: detailed guidance notes
HM Revenue & Customs updates rates, allowances and duties for the tax year 2016 to 2017 in its detailed guidance notes for charities.
HM Revenue & Customs
1 April 2016
Converting to a charitable incorporated organisation
The government is seeking feedback on draft enabling regulations on converting a charitable company or a community interest company into a charitable incorporated organisation.
Cabinet Office and The Charity Commission