VAT implications from the Colchester Institute Corporation case
Were the sums received from the government funding agencies grants, or payments for services? Charities, and those providing education in …
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Our B Corp reaccreditation results are in…
We are delighted to share our B Corp reaccreditation results for 2020. Click the link below to view.
Diversity in action: A guide for charities – diversity and your beneficiaries
When is it lawful to restrict who can benefit from your charity’s services? Read our analysis of a recent Supreme …
Bates Wells advises SigmaRoc plc on £125 million credit facility
Bates Wells was delighted to advise SigmaRoc plc, a heavy construction materials group active in the UK, Channel Islands and …
‘Legally Disabled?’: Redesigning the workplace to support disabled people
The brilliant ‘Legally Disabled?’ research by Prof Debbie Foster and Dr Natasha Hirst sheds light on the experience of disabled …
Part 1: A go-to guide if your staff are working in Europe (including Switzerland) now and into 2021
If your organisation will have staff working in Europe (including Switzerland), this is a “must-read” for you. With the end …
New UK immigration route: Frontier Worker Permit
On 10 December 2020, the Home Office released a new immigration route called the Frontier Worker permit. In a post …
A new Charity Governance Code
A new, refreshed Charity Governance Code has been launched today – with significant updates to the Diversity and Integrity principles …
Top tips for managing legacies when merging
One often overlooked element of the merger process is how to protect yourlegacy income. If, as part of the merger, …
Changes to VAT and charity advertising
HMRC has recently clarified its position on the VAT treatment of certain types of digital advertising. As background, under the …
Return to Retail and the Impact on Real Estate
Lockdown restrictions are at long last starting to ease. In England from 1 June schools and a limited number of …
Easing lockdown and planning for a return to the workplace: key considerations for employers
We are all now having to grapple with the easing of lockdown restrictions. For some UK employers this means turning …