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More than half of public want fewer charities, research finds

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:56:00 GMT

More than half of the public think there are too many charities and want the sector to be rationalised, research carried out for the Charities Act review has shown.

Stephen Lloyd to advise Lord Hodgson on Charities Act review

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:07:00 GMT

Stephen Lloyd has been appointed as the expert lawyer to advise Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts on the review of the Charities Act 2006.

CEBF establishes advisory council

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The Charity Employees Benevolent Fund has established an advisory council to raise the profile of the fund.

Charity lawyer explores long-term effect of Tribunal judgment

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:20:00 GMT

The long-term effect of the Upper Tribunal’s judgment on public benefit and independent schools will be a “shrunken and cautious Charity Commission”, according to charity lawyer Stephen Lloyd.

Where does the independent schools case leave us now?

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:33:00 GMT

Labour’s cunning plan to force public schools to prove they provide public benefit has failed, says Stephen Lloyd.

NCVO-led group to review the effects and burdens of Charities Act 2006

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:17:00 GMT

NCVO has set up a new group to lead an independent review of charity law, which will shadow the work of the government’s own review of the Charities Act 2006 due to start in November.

Charity boards should communicate redundancies to staff, says NPC report

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:32:00 GMT

Trustees should take responsibility for difficult announcements at charities such as redundancies, according to a new report from New Philanthropy Capital.

Outcomes are 'easily manipulated' in payment-by-results contracts

Wed, 25 May 2011 13:02:00 GMT

Social value is expensive and difficult to measure and results could be easily rigged by organisations applying to gain or retain contracts, according to speakers at the 3SC Commissioner’s Seminar at County Hall yesterday.

Stephen Lloyd moots new legal structure for hybrid social businesses

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:48:00 GMT

Charity lawyer Stephen Lloyd, one of the architects of the Community Interest Company structure, is leading a drive to convince the government to create a new legal form that advances a social purpose but also allows financial returns to private sector investors.

Hind: 'A breath of fresh air'

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:42:00 GMT

Tania Mason looks back over the six years of Andrew Hind’s leadership of the Charity Commission, and charts the actions that created a regulator fit for the 21st Century

Capitalism in crisis - lessons from the voluntary sector

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Charities have enjoyed measured success over the past twenty years by engaging in business-like practises. But has the recent recession provided reason for a move away from such activities? Stephen Lloyd considers.

Trustees and insurance

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:52:00 GMT

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…

Annual reports: hiding is no option

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Lloyd responds to a trustee rightly concerned about the consequences of not fully disclosing details of major risk facing the company in their annual report, as required under the Companies Act 2006.

Are trustees at risk?

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen Lloyd and Tracey Reynolds examine the types of risks trustees face and whether insurance can help with these risks.

Charities and fraud

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

One of the risks that any charity faces is fraud. It is not a major risk – only a few charities, thankfully, are the victims of frauds. But fraud happens. It can involve employees, volunteers or property.

Ensuring insurance

Sun, 1 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Have you considered all of the areas of insurance you might need cover for?

Swapping roles: trustee to chief executive

Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

A lone voice on the board asks for advice on the rules and regulations regarding trustees becoming employees and employees becoming trustees. Stephen Lloyd responds.

September 2005 Finance Update

Thu, 1 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Small payments to trustees (less than £1,000 to all trustees in total in any year) require no authority from the Charity Commission provided that certain conditions are met.

To be, or not to be a trustee

Fri, 1 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

A legal horror story in which the distinction between trustees and members was fatally forgotten.