Locations
2 October 2012
Call for banks to ring-fence loans to charities
ACEVO calls for a new state bank for small and mid-sized businesses to provide a ring-fenced fund giving out loans to the charity sector.
Civil Society Finance
4 October 2012
Payment-by-results could squeeze out charities
Payments made by the Government under its payment-by-results initiative threatens to exclude charities and social enterprises.
Charities Aid Foundation
7 October 2012
Social investment market could be worth £1bn by 2016
Recent Big Society Capital research indicates that the social investment market could be worth £1bn by 2016 whilst the Big Lottery Fund suggests investment readiness is a concern.
Philanthropy UK
9 October 2012
Charity Commission launches podcasts to train charities on charities law
The regulator of charities in England and Wales launches audio podcasts to help charity trustees develop their understanding of their duties under charity law.
Charity Commission
9 October 2012
The ICO has recently issued its first fine against a charity for data loss (£70,000). (For more information on data protection please see the recent Fieldfisher Privacy and Information Team article "Charity Commission and ICO guidance on data protection for charities")
Information Commissioner's Office
12 October 2012
CIO registrations expected to commence from January 2013
After lengthy delays Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) are set to be registered from January 2013.
Civil Society Finance
12 October 2012
Charities 'forced' to flout law
Some arrangements with commercial organisations are forcing charities to act in a manner contrary to charity laws warns the solicitor for the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
Civil Society Finance