Tag: Policy

New Free Safeguarding Guide
New Free Safeguarding Guide
 22 Sep 22

What should you include in your charity’s safeguarding policies and procedures? Any organisation with safeguarding responsibilities has a duty to put in place appropriate policies and procedures to protect vulnerable […]
Even if, technically, we can take money – should we?
Even if, technically, we can take money – should we?
 25 Apr 22

Many donations to charities have come from the profits of the immoral, unethical, or even criminal behaviour, raising the question of whether the source matters more than the destination. Read […]
Covid-19 exemption that allowed any charity to hold remote meetings set to end
Covid-19 exemption that allowed any charity to hold remote meetings set to end
 31 Mar 22

Covid-19 exemption that allowed any charity to hold remote meetings set to end, regulator says in a recent report. The Charity Commission has said that charities need their governing documents […]
How to Plan Your Email Marketing Strategy
How to Plan Your Email Marketing Strategy
 09 Mar 22

Campaign Monitor talks you through an email marketing strategy which requires significant planning and forethought. They believe by spending adequate time planning your email marketing strategy, you can meet your […]
Are Your Values Valued?
Are Your Values Valued?
 27 Oct 21

In Directory of Social Changes latest article they discuss charity values and how an organisation ensures everyone in their organisation also understands them? Are you clear on what your charity’s […]
Act Now and Find Out More About Charity Pension Changes!
Act Now and Find Out More About Charity Pension Changes!
 01 Oct 21

Charities should act now to avoid being overwhelmed by pension costs. The CFG are urging charities to be proactive on pensions as new regulation edges close. If they want to avoid […]
Race and Ethnicity Terminology Survey now live!
Race and Ethnicity Terminology Survey now live!
 31 Aug 21

The community inclusion team and research and innovation department at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are eager to hear your views on terminology of race and equality. The consultation […]
Have Your Say on Disability Benefits
Have Your Say on Disability Benefits
 12 Aug 21

People with disabilities are urged to have their say in shaping the future of the benefits system by responding to the Health and Disability Green Paper consultation. This 12-week online […]
Electronic Signature on Charity Accounts
Electronic Signature on Charity Accounts
 28 Jul 21

The Charity Commission have recently updated the accounting and reporting guidance regarding e-signatures. Unless your governing document has specific requirements on the matter, e-signatures can now be used on both […]
Charity Reserves One of the Most Often Misunderstood Terms
Charity Reserves One of the Most Often Misunderstood Terms
 21 Jul 21

In the Directory of Social Changes latest post they explain why charity reserves are one of the most misunderstood financial terms in our sector by people from our sector with […]
Key Changes to the Charity Bill
Key Changes to the Charity Bill
 14 Jul 21

On 11 May 2021 as part of the Queen’s Speech, it was announced that The Charities Bill proposes to make several technical, but important, changes to charity law. The key […]
Warning! Charity Commission Winding Down Policy Letting Charities Delay Accounts
Warning! Charity Commission Winding Down Policy Letting Charities Delay Accounts

Charity Commission is in the process of winding down their policy of letting charities delay their account submission. They have announced that charities who have been granted an extension to […]