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

Updated guidance to help charities stay compliant and maintain public trust A new Code of Fundraising Practice came into effect on 1 November, introducing important updates that modernise fundraising standards and help charities ensure their fundraising activity remains compliant, transparent and ethical. These changes are designed to reflect the evolving ways that charities engage supporters and to provide clearer guidance in an increasingly digital fundraising environment.

Would you like to design a bespoke Safeguarding Adults  training course for volunteers while gaining a nationally recognised qualification in training and facilitation? Wirral CVS is offering 10 fully funded places  on the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) . This opportunity is open to staff from Wirral-based Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations who support and train volunteers. About the Programme This initiative forms part of W

Important guidance for CICs and charitable businesses on upcoming Companies House identity checks If you are a Director of a Community Interest Company (CIC) or another type of charitable business, it is important to be aware of new legal requirements coming into force from 18th November 2025. From this date, identity verification will become a legal requirement for all company directors. This change is part of wider reforms introduced by Companies House to improve corporate

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Opening a bank account is an important step for any voluntary organisation. The new digital guide from UK Finance simplifies the process,...

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Getting On Board have a new Trustee Training programme online. If you are a charity trustee, then this is definitely one to explore. The...

Working with our local communities to sow the seeds of change. We are committed to supporting the communities that we work and live in....

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Companies House will have new objectives and enhanced powers due to the new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. There will be...