Challenging legacies - the pros and cons
21 May 2012
Mark Keenan explores the implications of the case of RSPCA v Gill on charity finance litigation.
Annual financial audits are expensive in terms of money, staff time, and board attention. Dennis Walsh tells us how to wring the most value out of them.
A postbag query in the July issue of Governance raised the issue of critical or libellous comments on blogs. In response, we've had legal expert and trustee William Garnett compile a social media policy to help you avoid such murky water.
In response to a postbag query in the March issue of Governance on the misuse of the internet, William Garnett recommended that organisations should have an email and internet policy.
At the end of an audit, the trustees are asked to sign a letter addressed to the audit firm, confirming, amongst other things, that they have told the auditors everything they need to know. Often trustees feel unsure about this letter. Why is it needed? Is the auditor just passing the buck? Is it safe to sign?
In the current economic climate, fear of debt can be understood. But with the right kind of loan, charities can thrive - and have greater control over their future.
Prepared by Kirsty Semple.
All charities should have rules as to what may and may not be discussed or disclosed, in order to properly protect confidential information and comply with the law. This applies to trustees as well as employees and other volunteers.
Dorothy Dalton outlines the minimum financial knowledge that all trustees should have in order to properly discharge their duties.
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21 May 2012
Mark Keenan explores the implications of the case of RSPCA v Gill on charity finance litigation.
3 May 2012
The issue of trustee payment continues to divide the sector. Amy Gordon sets out the legal position, David...
2 May 2012
Rachel Castle tells a charity how it can include children in its volunteering programme.
21 May 2012
While the Catholic Care case captured all the headlines, the Equality Act exemptions also have other implications,...
21 May 2012
Thinking of setting up a trading arm? Malcolm Lynch navigates the potential pitfalls.
21 May 2012
Mark Keenan explores the implications of the case of RSPCA v Gill on charity finance litigation.
25 May 2012
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation gives away £30m each year in grants. John Mulligan talks to Adam Martin....
9 May 2012
Facebook has been going from strength to strength. Fundraising magazine took closer look at the...
9 May 2012
Deloitte is generous with its time and money. It needs to know both are helping a charity’s strategic...
23 Mar 2012
To help charities and social enterprises develop a solid online presence, Darren Langham and Matt Tullett...
22 Feb 2012
Cancer Research UK has announced that it is developing a new smartphone app that will provide more services,...
8 Feb 2012
New regulations which will affect all Scottish charity websites have been tabled in the Scottish Parliament...

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