Updates

Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 9 June

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 New Grant-Making Guidance The Charity Commission has published new guidance for charities making grants to charities and other organisations. This replaces and expands …
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What should you do if you’re accused of copyright infringement? Frequently asked questions

Following our recent webinar, we have produced a summary of frequently asked questions around what to do if you have been accused of copyright infringement. We have also produced a guide on how to bring a copyright claim, which can be found here. I’m not in a dispute and haven’t been accused of copyright infringement so …
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Protecting your assets by bringing a copyright claim: frequently asked questions

Following our recent webinar, we have produced a summary of frequently asked questions around bringing copyright claims. We have also produced a guide on what to do if you are accused of copyright infringement, which can be found here. Why would I want to bring a copyright claim? The logos, images, text and other content …
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The Independent Football Regulator: what clubs need to know now

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is now operational under the Football Governance Act 2025. The IFR has been conducting a series of consultations to shape the detail of how the licensing regime will operate in practice. The second of these consultations closed on 5 May and the final licensing guidance is due to be published …
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Work in tech? Here are your UK immigration options

London Tech Week this year runs from the 8th to the 12th June and the UK tech sector, valued at nearly £1 trillion and Europe’s largest digital economy, remains one of the most dynamic and exciting in the world. With the sector continuing to grow at pace, demand for skilled talent is intensifying. According to research …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 3 June

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 The Charity Commission has published a blog and guidance promoting the role of charity trustee. Return to top. Sector general The government has published new research mapping …
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Protected: Real Estate – Summer reflections and looking ahead

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Gender identity, protected beliefs and single-sex facilities in the workplace: a review of LS v NHS England

The recent influx of Employment Tribunal (“ET”) cases relating to gender identity, protected beliefs, and the use of single-sex facilities in the workplace continues this month; with the case of LS v NHS England (“LS“) (the judgment for which can be found here). This is the fifth ET case in the last six months or …
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Right to Work checks are expanding: what employers need to do now

It is expected that in Autumn 2026, section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 will expand the scope of UK right to work (“RTW”) compliance – beyond the current requirement to carry out RTW checks on employees, to include various casual and zero-hours workers, with potential fines of up to £60,000 …
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Home Office reverses extension of sponsor right to work duties

On 20 May 2026, the Home Office corrected an error in its 8 April 2026 sponsor guidance regarding sponsors’ right to work check duties. This is a welcome update for sponsors. The Home Office has confirmed that the position prior to 8 April 2026, that right to work checks are only required for employees and …
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Mediation in legacy disputes: top tips for charities

We recently hosted a mediation masterclass at the ILM Annual Conference 2026. The session drew on legal and in-house charity perspectives to explore when mediation is appropriate, and practical ways that legacy teams can manage mediation with confidence. We heard useful insights from guest speakers, Megan Paul (Cancer Research UK) and Kate Vowden (British Heart …
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what faith-based charities need to know

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and represents one of the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in decades. Although not yet fully in force, the Government is implementing its provisions in phases, allowing landlords – including faith-based organisations and charities providing housing or accommodation as part …
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