Civil Society - Finance - In-depth - Technical briefing

What to expect if you encounter a framework agreement

Wed, 9 May 2012 17:16:00 GMT

Framework agreements are becoming more and more common. Andrew Millross explains what they are.

Uniting directions: not so united anymore

Wed, 2 May 2012 17:05:00 GMT

The Charity Commission has changed its policy on uniting directions. Sukanya Ransford and James Sinclair Taylor explain what this means for charities.

Implications of the Trusts (Capital and Income) Bill

Wed, 2 May 2012 16:39:00 GMT

Paul Ridout outlines the implications of the Trusts (Capital and Income) Bill for charity investors.

HMRC extends definition of charity

Wed, 2 May 2012 16:10:00 GMT

From April HMRC has applied the fit and proper person test to all charitable tax reliefs. Michael King and Vicki Bowles explain what this means.

The tax relief cap: a lawyer's view

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:53:00 GMT

Alana Lowe-Petraske offers some technical detail on the dreaded tax relief cap.

Understanding the Public Services (Social Value) Act

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:14:00 GMT

Shivaji Shiva summarises the key points of the Public Services (Social Value) Act.

Updated gift aid guidance

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:40:00 GMT

HMRC recently updated its guidance for claiming gift aid. Luke Savvas explains.

Public procurement rules

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:58:00 GMT

New EU proposals are aimed at simplifying the public procurement process. Jane Randell explains what this means for charities.

Charities Act 2011 explained

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

With the Charities Act 2011 about to come into force, Gareth Morgan explains what charities need to do.

What the pension reforms mean

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

In recent months several amendments have been made to pension legislation to address the pensions deficit. Andy Williams explains.

Cutting the red tape of employment law

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:19:00 GMT

Martyn Potter summarises the latest employment law proposals.

Legal changes ahead for Scottish charity websites

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

New regulations which will affect all Scottish charity websites have been tabled in the Scottish Parliament and will take effect from 1 May 2012. Gavin McEwan explains.

HMRC creates property taskforce

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:37:00 GMT

HMRC is targeting VAT evasion on properties. Colin Laidlaw explains its intentions.

Dismissal for refusing a pay cut

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:00 GMT

Deborah Nathan examines the thorny issue of employers cost-cutting via pay cuts.

ELTO: making workplace insurance easier

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:16:00 GMT

The Employers’ Liability Tracing Office aims to make tracing workplace insurance easier for all parties, according to Mike Rafferty.

Charities should beware of property leasing for tax avoidance

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:58:00 GMT

Property owners should make sure they are fully aware of the facts when entering the world of charity relief renting, writes Nick Ivey.

Cost-sharing exemption

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:00 GMT

The draft 2012 Finance Act's impact on cost-sharing groups is confirmed. Colin Laidlaw outlines some of HMRC's other plans for the Act.

The future of VAT

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Chris Lane analyses what impact the European Commission's consultation on the future of VAT may have on charities.

The meaning of 'donation' for VAT purposes

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:39:00 GMT

When is a donation not a gift? When HMRC gets involved. Graham Elliott reports.

The implications of Wikimedia's successful registration as a charity

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:57:00 GMT

Following Wikimedia UK's registration as a charity last year, Tom Murdoch discusses the implications for the sector.