Category: Not for Profit

In today’s world, environmental consciousness is no longer just an ethical choice – it’s a strategic advantage.

A well-structured Trustees’ Annual Report (TAR) is essential for ensuring transparency and accountability in a charity’s operations.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a peripheral concern to a central pillar in corporate strategy and governance, driven by changing societal expectations, regulatory pressures, and the recognition of its long-term benefits. Initially viewed as a philanthropic endeavor, CSR is now seen as integral to sustainable business practices.

The Charity Sector is a usually a wonderful environment full of opportunity and positive values, bringing together likeminded individuals for a common cause.

Starting a business can be exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming with all the different types of companies out there, for example commercial trading companies and community interest companies (CIC) to name just two.

Draft legislation has now been published to end the VAT exemption for private school fees. This has caused quite an emotional response from both parents and governors on both sides of the argument, but let’s take an unbiased look at the changes afoot.

Charities are increasingly using AI for tasks such as fundraising, bid writing, and service delivery, with examples like the Surrey Wildlife Trust’s use of AI to map habitats. Charities are advised to evaluate AI’s potential applications, assess risks, and develop strategies for responsible implementation aligned with their objectives and trustee responsibilities.

Three years on from the introduction of a tiered system of lockdowns, we offer Trustees some guidance on key discussion points for recovering from a period of change.