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During the school year, you probably already have a schedule that works for you and your family. But, the school holidays can throw everything off track. With the holidays approaching you may be wondering how to manage childcare arrangements, travel abroad, holiday activities and more.
Learn moreThe Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced at the Spring Statement that the rate of basic rate income tax in the UK will be reduced from 20% to 19% with effect from 6 April 2024. This will of course have a serious longer term impact on the charity sector and community amateur sports clubs (CASC) as Gift Aid is linked to the basic rate of income tax.
Learn moreThe Charity Commission for England and Wales opened an inquiry on 16 March this year into the Genesis Philanthropy Group (GPG). GPG is an English registered charity set up in 2018 that operates globally to educate the public in the arts, culture and heritage of the Jewish people. One of its objectives as stated on its website is to strengthen the Jewish identity of Russian speaking Jews worldwide. GPG launched a £10m appeal for emergency
Learn moreThe pandemic forced the retail industry to quickly adapt with more high street businesses opening online, click and collect orders continuing to gain popularity and expand. Consumers became completely connected with the convenience of online sales and quick delivery regardless of the sales channel they were using. It seems that these retail trends are here to stay but as the rollout of the vaccination programme continues and our high streets
Learn moreOSCR recently published its inquiry report into Wick Academy Development Fund, a Scottish registered charity set up in 2002 to benefit the inhabitants of Wick and its environs. The charity had been raising funds by selling lottery tickets within the local community. This activity ceased on 28 April 2009, having raised £140,000 for the charity.
Learn moreThe Captain Tom Foundation, a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales has been in the headlines following the publication of the accounts for its first year of operation. They showed that despite receiving an income of £1.1m in this period, the charity only gave out grants totalling £160,000 to four charities but spent £209,433 on support costs
Learn moreContracts. Even the word can be daunting, not to mention the feeling when you’re faced with a 30-page document containing an array of legalisms and Latin phrases. However, as daunting as they can be, they are often vitally important to protect your charity while dealing with suppliers, customers or commercial partners.
Learn moreAs any parent of small children will know, the bedtime routine is often a somewhat protracted affair with whining, pleading requests for one more chapter. Those directly involved in the Kids Company saga must feel frustration similar to that of an exasperated parent as what looks to have been a closed book, is re-opened to reveal an unexpected twist in the shape of the Charity Commission’s recently published inquiry report.
Learn moreOn 10 November 2021, the Scottish Government published the long-awaited consultation draft of its Fourth National Planning Framework (“NPF4”). The ministerial foreword makes it clear that the overall approach is to assist in achieving “net zero sustainable development by 2045”. This is therefore one of the most significant publications in national planning policy terms as it sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for the next quarter century
Learn moreFishing is the one of the most dangerous industries. The rate of fatalities is approximately 100 times higher than that of the UK general workforce. Health and safety awareness and comprehensive training is essential to mitigating the risks associated with fishing.
Learn moreThe UK government has announced a proposed new law requiring employers to pass all tips to their workers. It is estimated that this reform will benefit around one million workers in the UK, including many who are earning national minimum wage and rely on tipping to top up their income. Estimates suggest that 80% of tips are now made on card and there are concerns that the move to a cash free economy has led to unfair tipping practices among...
Learn moreA recent Court of Session decision has considered the circumstances in which it will be reasonable for a landlord to refuse consent to an assignation of a lease.
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