Independent schools – top tips when considering a merger
The government has recently announced its plans to introduce VAT on independent school fees from January 2025, as well as …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 3 September
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector Riots and public disorder Civil Society has shared …
Webinar | Resolving trade mark disputes for charities | 19 September | 12pm
A charity’s name and brand – its identity – can be one of its most valuable assets. Someone else adopting …
Immigration and Family Law breakfast | 2 October 2024
In early 2023, we hosted the first of our collaborative Immigration and Family Law breakfasts. We welcomed over 30 family …
Bates Wells Impact Report 2023 and 2024
Our belief that we urgently need change in the sector, both from within and in using our experience to guide …
Preparing for the new public Procurement Act 2023 – Commissioners workshop | 9 October | 12pm
If you are a public body that procures services from third party contractors, then the new public Procurement Act (due …
Preparing for the new public Procurement Act 2023 – Suppliers and partners workshop | 26 September | 3pm
The new public Procurement Act will come into force on 28 October 2024. If you are an organisation which bids …
Webinar | Strategic litigation: how charities can use the law as a force for good | 24 September | 11am
Charities are at the forefront of strategic litigation. From challenging government policies to highlighting greenwashing, litigation can be a valuable …
Employers’ guide to eVisas – all you need to know
As the UK government continues to phase out physical immigration documents in favour of digital eVisas, it’s important that employers …
Transition to a fully digital system – changes to guidance on eVisas and BRPs
On 6 August 2024 the guidance for eVisas changed to state that anyone with a BRP can now create a …
Legal Update: The Office for Students requires higher education providers to improve protection from harassment and sexual misconduct
On 31 July 2024, the Office for Students (the “OfS”) published a new ongoing condition of registration (the “New Condition”) …
Labour’s private school tax plan: what comes next?
On 29 July 2024, the government published its long-promised plans to apply 20% VAT on private school fees and to …