Updates

Impact real estate: Embracing the change in the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (“MEES”)

The next deadline under the MEES Regulations is 1 April 2023. While many articles outline the penalties of not meeting the new standard, we like to see the changes as an opportunity for landlords to accelerate their sustainability strategy and ultimately create long-term positive impact for their tenants as well as the value of their …
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5 minute people and workplace update

Would you like a host of simple ideas which will help you add maximum value to your organisation? Paul Seath’s weekly LinkedIn people and workplace updates, aimed at HR professionals, provide food for thought and simple ideas you can implement internally.   Here’s a roundup of from September and October 2022. Skip to: The Financial …
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The power of business: How your company can support people and the planet in the cost of living crisis

As the cost of living crisis unfolds, the UK’s businesses will experience it in different ways – but all face urgent decisions about how to respond. “The power of business” guide by B Lab UK delves into the different ways businesses can be a force for good during the current crisis. Not all companies are …
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HR Clinic: Managing the impact of the cost of living crisis

These monthly sessions held with the Heritage Alliance are led by Paul Seath, Partner, and Damian Ward, Senior Associate, in our employment team. This session focussed on how members can address the impact of the cost of living crisis on their staff in light of a potentially limited scope to increase wages. The session was …
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Covid-19 Inquiry – Module 3 now open

On 8 November, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry announced the opening of its third investigation. Module 3 will consider the impact of the pandemic on healthcare in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Module 1 is looking at the pandemic resilience and preparedness of the UK, including that of the public healthcare system. Module 3, by …
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People and culture group discussion: Financial wellbeing

We recently hosted a discussion with a range of HR professionals from fellow B Corps. The session focussed on the issue of financial wellbeing and what employers can do to support their employees in this space. This note covers: Download a copy below.
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The Charities Act 2022, explained: failed charity appeals

How does the new Charities Act affect the rules around failed charity appeals? Our latest blog takes a look. What do you need to know? Charities often make appeals to raise money for a particular project. For instance, a hospice might be looking to buy a much-needed piece of medical equipment. If they raise too …
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The Charities Act 2022, Explained: catch up on the full series

What does your charity need to know about the New Act? Our blog series untangles the key issues across a range of topics to pull out the points your charity should understand, action now and plan for. Catch up with the latest blogs in the series – we’ve included the expected implementation dates, but you …
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The Charities Act 2022, explained: trustee matters

The latest in our blog series, untangling the Act to pull out the key points your charity will need to know, action now and plan for. We examine how the Act could make life easier for trustees dealing with defective trustee appointments; seeking remuneration for providing goods to charity or payment for work already done …
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The Charities Act 2022 explained: Costs and Tribunal proceedings

How is the new Charities Act expected to reassure trustees when it comes to costs incurred at the Tribunal? Our latest blog takes a look. What do you need to know? One option for a charity wishing to challenge a decision of the Charity Commission is to issue legal proceedings at the First-tier Tribunal (General …
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Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse publishes its final report | What does this mean for public bodies, charities and other organisations?

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (“the Inquiry”)’s final statutory report  sets out the Inquiry’s recommendations following a seven-year investigation into the extent to which government and other institutions have failed to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as the action needed to address these failings and protect children from abuse in …
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Charities Act 2022 – when will the new provisions come into force, and what should you be doing in preparation?

The range of helpful provisions in the Charities Act 2022 will come into force in stages. The first provisions came into force on 31 October 2022. Further provisions came into force in June 2023. The third tranche of provisions are expected to come into force in March 2024, with some final provisions (Sections 15 and …
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