Being realistic in tough times
Trustees are required make a realistic assessment of their charity’s solvency, whenever they issue accounts under the Sorp (Statement of recommended practice).
Assessing your charity's solvency for Sorp
From 1st October 2009 every director must provide the registrar of Companies House with both their usual residential address, and for each directorship they hold, a service address.
Two charities (A and B) had held discussions about a potential merger, facilitated by their principal funder, the local council. The chief executive (CE) of charity A regularly reported to his trustees...
Unfortunately charities are not immune from litigation. In addition to the obvious disputes a charity may face, such as a challenge following a donation left in a will, charities can also face the same...
Andrew Malin explains the background to changes in the regulation of exempt charities in England and Wales, and offers an early insight into the approach of the Higher Education Funding Council for England...
Charity property lawyer Andrew Small examines the detail of the charity tribunal's ruling in the Dartford council land case
In a recession, insurance claims rise. But is that just one reason for trustees to get more involved in their insurance? Here are a few tips on things to look out for…
Trustee or trusting…?One of...
In many charities, trustees seem to forget the principle of collective decision-making and collective responsibility when it comes to financial matters.
Where there is a treasurer or other trustees...
This article considers the impact of the Charities Act 2006 (the Act) and recently updated Charity Commission guidance on various aspects of trustee remuneration. It also touches briefly on the position...
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