Civil Society - Governance - In-depth - Legal

Challenging legacies - the pros and cons

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:03:00 GMT

Mark Keenan explores the implications of the case of RSPCA v Gill on charity finance litigation.

To pay or not to pay?

Thu, 3 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The issue of trustee payment continues to divide the sector. Amy Gordon sets out the legal position, David Gold argues in favour and Andrew Hind argues against.

Discrimination at work is against the law

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Recent equality legislation aims to ensure women are afforded the same rights and opportunities as men at work. Fiona McLellan unpicks the detail.

When trustees become personally responsible

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:10:00 GMT

Jane Klauber explains why two trustees were held personally liable for acts of discrimination.

Fraud from a governance perspective

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:33:00 GMT

Maryam Kennedy describes the types of fraud charities can face and how to combat them.

Demystyfing the Companies Act 2006

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 05:14:00 GMT

Christine Rigby explains what powers charites have under the Companies Act 2006.

Straying from governing documents

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:12:00 GMT

Philip Smith explains the process for resolving a situation where the trustees had not complied with requirements under its articles of association.

Review of the Charities Act 2006 – is it worth the fuss?

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:14:00 GMT

Rosie Chapman provides a whistle-stop tour of the terms of reference of the NCVO's review of the Charities Act 2006.

How to comply with the Bribery Act

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:11:00 GMT

The Bribery Act is now in force Sarah Rowley outlines how to avoid its pitfalls.

Danger of exercising break clauses in leases of property

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:49:00 GMT

A recent case highlights the importance of complying exactly with the conditions of a break clause, says Kate Slattery.

Anti-bribery policy

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:37:00 GMT

The Bribery Act 2010 came into force on 1 July 2010. Ben Morrison has prepared a sample policy to help organisations comply with the new rules.

Married couples as trustees

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:23:00 GMT

A married couple who are trustees for the same charity are taking the term 'other half' rather literally. What are the rules on sharing a trusteeship? Jayne Adams advises.

Charities and the use of subsidiary trading companies: Part 3

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:14:00 GMT

Anne-Marie Piper completes her overview of the governance and other issues arising for charities wishing or needing to trade.

Good intentions are not enough

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:48:00 GMT

A bout of generosity to a charity's own employee brings unintended consequences.

Regulators and confidential information

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:22:00 GMT

A newspaper has gained access to and published a charity's confidential information, is this legal and can it be prevented?

Charities and the use of subsidiary trading companies: Part 2

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:20:00 GMT

Anne-Marie Piper continues her overview of the governance and other issues relating to charities wishing or needing to trade.

Charities and the use of subsidiary trading companies

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:18:00 GMT

In a series of three articles, Anne-Marie Piper provides an overview of the governance and other issues relating to charities wishing or needing to trade.

Trusteeship - a role with responsibility

Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:55:00 GMT

Martyn Turner explains the essentials of trustee indemnity insurance.

Falling foul of the new Equality Act?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:27:00 GMT

New anti-descrimination legislation has a chair concerned that the charity does not conform. Hugh More responds.

Help! Our chief executive is charged with fraud

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:58:00 GMT

A chief executive appears to have been involved in a major fraud case and the charity faces losing their leader. Lizzie Jones advises the board how to redeem the situation.