The Guardian - 24th February 2012
Exam boards have been ordered to tighten up GCSEs in four subjects amid concerns it is becoming easier for pupils to pass.
Read the article published by The Charity Commission about what charity trustees ne
In July 2011 the Charity Commission published a research report on the public benefit reporting (PBR) requirement.
The Charity Commission has launched updated versions of its model Articles of Association, Constitution and Trust Deed.
On 23 March 2011, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his first full Budget which included a number of positive measures to encourage charitable giving and simplify gift aid.
Later this year, it is anticipated that the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) will be launched in England and Wales. It is a new legal form designed solely for charities, enabling th
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is today publishing the first part of its guidance for anyone interested in setting up a
The common misconception that charities are 'exempt' from taxation has, for too long, obscured the tax costs charities do incur.
1. What are academy schools?
2. Who is responsible for approving applications to set up academies?
3. Do academies have to register as charities with the Charity Commission?
The Accounting Standards Board has issued 'FRS 30 Heritage assets' which introduces some significant new disclosure requirements for reporting the content and value of collections. Heritage a
What needs to be included in the Statutory Annual Accounts?
The Trustees' Annual Report, which is contained within a charity's financial statements, for years ended 31st March 2009 onwards
According to the latest surveys nearly half of charities have not considered their strategy for the 2012 pension reform.
The Charity Commission have published a useful guide which aims to give trustees some practical tools they can use to help manage risks and protect their charity and its property from harm
From 1 April 2011, HMRC required all organisations that had to submit a corporation tax return form CT600, including computations and annual accounts, to be in the format of a computer language fil
