Articles in "Charities"

Maximising fundraising income has never been more important – and arguably the fundraising environment has never been more challenging.

In the same way that limited companies have to file an Annual Return to Companies House each year confirming and/or updating their details, charities are required to file an Annual Return to the Charity Commission.

All charities rely on individuals who are willing to give their time and skills to act as trustees. Now a new online initiative from the Charity Commission has been launched to provide better support for trustees – and it’s a good idea for anyone on a charity’s board to sign up.

Covid has led to many entrepreneurs seeking to focus their efforts on a social purpose. Community Interest Companies are a great vehicle for them to do just that says Charity specialist Kyle Smith.

A dozen key indicators are vital to ensure a charity is being well managed financially – that was the message taken away by representatives from more than 20 Norfolk charities at the latest in a series of Charity Masterclasses being presented by Lovewell Blake.

As charities emerge from the pandemic to uncertain times, it is more important than ever that their reserves policies reflect their current needs, says Rebecca Frost of Lovewell Blake’s specialist Charity team.

The Charity Commission has released a series of animated videos to promote its “five minute guides” for Trustees which were launched last year.

We often receive enquiries from small unincorporated not for profit organisations, such as clubs, who are growing and finding that they want to, or need to, review their structure. Sometimes they are taking on their first employees, or perhaps they need to rent a property.