Spotlight 2026: the annual Bates Wells charity conference | 3 November 2026
Our annual charity sector conference brings together representatives from across civil society to discuss big picture questions and make connections. This year we will be exploring the theme of ‘Charities and Change’. Check out the full agenda below, our speaker line-up and how to sign up. Gain insights from sector leaders In the face of …
Charity Legacy Conference 2026: maximising and protecting legacy income
With charity income under increasing pressure, legacy income is a consistently reliable source, helping charities maintain stability through these challenging times. We recently hosted our annual Charity Legacy Conference for legacy professionals, this year focusing on how to maximise and protect legacy income. Here are some of the key legal and practical takeaways from the …
What education providers need to know about the new safeguarding information sharing duty
A new statutory safeguarding information sharing duty comes into force on 30 September 2026, and will apply to a wide range of education and childcare providers in England. We look at when information must be shared, what the changes mean for consent, data protection and safeguarding practice, and the practical steps providers should take now. …
Textiles made of agricultural waste, sustainable supply chains and the needed changes in the fashion industry: in conversation with Sarah Angold, 29acacia
Oliver Scutt recently sat down with Sarah Angold, co-founder of 29acacia, to discuss her determination to transform the fashion industry by producing textiles from agricultural banana waste. The idea was born when her business partner Varun, whose experience in agricultural waste management in India meant he was seeing in real time the large-scale waste streams …
Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 27 October
Our weekly round-up of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the links below will take you straight to content by topic. Charity Commission Consultation on new powers As we’ve previously reported, the Government is consulting on proposals to strengthen the Charity Commission’s powers to tackle extremism and …
Innovate for Impact – explore our webinar series for charities using technology for good
Technology is changing how charities tackle today’s challenges, creating new opportunities to build on your impact while staying compliant. Sign up for our webinar series below to gain insights from legal experts about legislative developments and key compliance takeaways on a range of topics, including using AI to support fundraising activities, developing tech-based solutions for …
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