Robert Porter

Robert Porter

Trustee, Shelter
Consultant, Charities Group
Harbottle & Lewis LLP

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Some hot potatoes for charitable companies

Charity trustees are required to act solely in the interests of their charity. Sometimes the best interests of the charity might mean not following recommended best practice.

Emerging mergers

Are the new merger provisions a problem or panacea?

Founder flounders

How influential founders can create considerable opportunities for horror stories.

Progress with the public service delivery debate

Earlier this year the Charity Commission published its new guidance publication CC37 - Charities and Public Service Delivery.

Consultation on public benefit

Richard Porter outlines the latest steps in the Charity Commission's work on public benefit.

Gaming law: noble prizes

In the second of a two-part article, Robert Porter discusses prize competitions, prize gaming, cross category activities and relevant offences

A safe bet for the sector?

The first part in a two-header reviewing potential opportunities for charities under the new Gambling Act

Time for a constitutional review?

Charities should proactively ensure their constitutions reflect current circumstances and operations. Charity head Robert Porter suggests a possible process for a charitable company proposing to amend its constitution.

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