Charities occasionally face situations where they feel a moral obligation to make a payment or waive a right to property, even though there is no legal requirement to do so. These are known as ex gratia payments. For instance Adjusting a legacy where a will does not reflect the donor’s final wishes or making a payment to resolve a situation where fairness or compassion is at stake. From 27 November 2025, new powers under the Charities Act 2022 will make the process simpler f

A refreshed and practical approach to strengthening governance across the charity sector The Charity Governance Code was introduced several years ago alongside a practical toolkit designed to support trustees in strengthening the way their charities are governed. It quickly became an invaluable resource, providing clear guidance on what good governance looks like and how it can be achieved in practice. However, for some trustee boards, the structure of the original Code could

Tiny Tools for Big Feelings CIC is creating something special and they’re putting young voices at the heart of it. The organisation is launching a Youth Advisory Panel  for young people aged 11–18 from across Wirral who are passionate about mental health, wellbeing and making a difference in their communities. Panel members will have the opportunity to: Share their ideas Design projects that make a real impact Represent young voices across Wirral Receive a thank-you voucher a

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