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Stagnant donations and rising demand: How can charities offset uncertainty?

Stagnant donations and rising demand: How can charities offset uncertainty?

In recent years, charities across the UK have been facing extreme financial pressures which threaten their ability to deliver much-needed services. No […]

Managing conflicts of interest in a charity

Managing conflicts of interest in a charity

Conflicts of interest affect charities of all types and sizes and it is important that they are identified and managed effectively by […]

Trustees and governance

Trustees and governance

Good governance is essential for charities to be successful and accountable.

Trustee recruitment and training

Trustee recruitment and training

Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.

Legal responsibilities of charity trustees

Legal responsibilities of charity trustees

Trustees are the people who are legally responsible for the control, strategic direction, management and administration of a charity.

Recognising the role of charities on International Day of Charity

Recognising the role of charities on International Day of Charity

Thursday 5 September marks International Day of Charity - an initiative established by the United Nations (UN) to recognise the significant role […]

Audit and assurance guidance for charities: Five things you should know

Audit and assurance guidance for charities: Five things you should know

Audit and Assurance, Charities

Charities play a vital role in society, supporting various causes and helping those in need. Ensuring that these organisations operate transparently and […]

What’s the role of sustainability in charities?

What’s the role of sustainability in charities?

Charities, Sustainability

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) should be a major consideration for most organisations, and this is also true for the charity sector.

Kreston Global UK Charities Report 2024

Kreston Global’s Charities Report: Views of the third sector for 2024

As the UK grapples with a cost-of-living crisis and inflation sits higher than the Bank of England’s 2% target, many business sectors […]

What are the latest changes to the Charities Act

What are the latest changes to the Charities Act?

The latest changes to the Charities Act have come into effect; the last of four tranches of provisions from the Charities Act […]

How to overcome the legal and financial challenges of starting a non-profit

How to overcome the legal and financial challenges of starting a non-profit

There are at least 168,850 registered charities in England and Wales - which bring in a combined total of almost £84 billion […]

New Annual Return for Charities now available

New Annual Return for Charities now available

The Charity Commission has today (5 October) confirmed that a new annual return is available for charities to use for the 2023 […]

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