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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 20 October

Our weekly roundup 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 trustee disqualification powers The government is consulting on proposals to give the Charity Commission stronger powers to tackle the extremist abuse …
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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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Webinar | Extending the Charity Commission’s powers: what charities need to know | 5 November 2026

The Government is consulting on proposals to strengthen the Charity Commission’s powers to tackle extremism and other abuse in charities, with a particular focus on its ability to disqualify individuals from acting as trustees and senior managers. When similar proposals were first trailed earlier this year, a group of charities warned that they might lead …
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Event | Autumn Budget 2026 and Commercial Property: Taking steps now | 5 November 2026

Higher occupation costs, business rates reform, changing commercial lease structures and growing pressure to invest in building upgrades – the commercial property sector is facing a period of significant change. With the Autumn Budget taking place on 28 October 2026, we will be convening a panel of property lawyers, tax specialists, surveyors and industry leaders …
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What a state: Three key takeaways from the Independent Football Regulator’s first State of the Game Report

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has released a draft of its first State of the Game Report (SOGR). Its findings paint a dire picture of English football’s finances: most clubs are technically insolvent and rely far too heavily on their owners, living “paycheck-to-paycheck”. State of the Game Report The IFR is mandated by the Football …
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People and Workplace round-up | 15 October

Welcome to our round-up of people and workplace updates, hand-picked to help HR teams stay informed about legislative developments. Catch up on: Keep Britain Working: Government update on the new workplace health system On 23 September 2026, the government published Sir Charlie Mayfield’s update on the post-review work of Keep Britain Working. HR leaders should …
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Probation periods are changing: 10 things employers should do now

Effective use of probationary periods has always been important, but until now, if employers got the decision wrong, there was generally up to two years to determine an employee’s suitability for a role before the employee acquired unfair dismissal rights. From 1 January 2027, however, that position will change significantly, with unfair dismissal protection available …
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Is your organisation ready for the imminent re-introduction of employer liability for third-party harassment?

The Employment Rights Act 2025 provision on third-party harassment comes into force on 30 October 2026, making employers liable if a third party harasses an employee at work unless they have taken all reasonable steps to prevent it. This has the potential to be an onerous responsibility for employers. A third party is anyone an …
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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 …
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Purpose & Impact: your round-up | October

Welcome to your round-up: a monthly selection of news hand-picked to help keep you up to date, for businesses, investors and others working to create positive impact. Jump to: Corporate purpose B Corps Social enterprise Climate & biodiversity Impact investing Corporate purpose Bates Wells’ Louise Harman and Oliver Scutt will be at Blue Earth Summit …
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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 …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 13 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 The Charity Commission says it has made further updates to its guidance Sales, leases, transfers or mortgages: what trustees need to know about …
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