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Procurement Act 2023 commencement date delayed to 24 February 2025
The Procurement Act 2023 was due to go live on 28 October 2024. However, a Written Ministerial Statement was published …
Anatomy of an investigation: Managing outcomes – key considerations | 2 October | 3pm
During this seminar, we’ll highlight crucial issues in investigations and discuss some of the key considerations for finalising an investigation …
Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 10 September
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector Charity Commission New guidance on decision-making for charity …
Realise your purpose: Wellbeing in the workplace
Employee sickness absence is at the highest level reported for over a decade with stress being one of the most …
An evolving regulatory landscape: key events and updates in AI
With generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) foundation models and products becoming more understood, utilised and actively implemented across sectors, and following …
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 …
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 …