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Charity Governance Code: health check

The Charity Governance Code is recognised by the Charity Commission as the standard for effective charity governance. Charities are expected to apply, or explain reasons for not applying, the Code. Boards of larger charities are expected to review their own performance annually with an external evaluation every three years. We can carry out this external evaluation. …
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Trading subsidiary: health check

Has it been some time since you set up your trading subsidiary? Does it need reactivating or repurposing? Are you up to date with the latest guidance around the relationship between charities and non-charities? Are you making the most of the tax advantages available to your charity? How we can help We will: To discuss your …
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Role of the CEO: health check

When it comes to decision-making responsibilities in charities, the relationship between the board and the CEO can throw up some complex questions. With charity governance in the spotlight following the Kids Company case, you may be looking for peace of mind about the roles of the CEO and your board. Do you have clarity over …
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Charity governance: review

We’ll look at governance across your organisation, working with you to map out the areas that are going well and those that need more focus.  You might have certain things in mind that you want us to look at. Often a review of the board is a good starting point – looking at its composition, relevant policies and …
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Bates Wells attends the Federation of Awarding Bodies #fab2021 conference

One of the many highlights was hearing about all the incredible work done by Awarding Organisations, many of whom are our clients, during the incredible challenges they faced navigating the pandemic. A wonderful celebration of an incredible sector. Emma Dowden-Teale, Mindy Jhittay and Rachel Mathieson from Bates Wells delivered topical seminars on Employment status and IR35 …
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Legal solutions to the biodiversity crisis

Over the last 2 years (since Jan 2020) we have worked with a range of people including Michelle Meagher and Ben Metz to consider how the law can be used to provide solutions to tackle the biodiversity crisis. This work has focused mainly on the legal sector. However, there are lessons to be learnt from …
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Sustainability & Wellbeing in Real Estate

This research paper was produced by Shirah Mansaray, PHD candidate at University College London and supervised by Bates Wells partners. It dives into key themes around sustainability and wellbeing in real estate by drawing upon research and case studies from key industry stakeholders. We’re pleased to share a copy of the full paper, as well …
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2021 Faith-based update

Download our yearly round-up of useful tips for faith-based organisations In this edition, we cover: Read our Faith Based Update here. For an important update to Aisha Choudhry’s article on major changes to UK immigration law over the last year in light of both Brexit and the pandemic, please see the recent U-Turn in Home …
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U-turn in Home Office policy

Temporary Covid-19 adjusted right to work checks remain in place until 20 June 2021 Following lobbying from immigration practitioners, employers and various employment groups, the Home Office has confirmed today (12 May 2021) that temporary Covid-19 adjusted right to work checks will now end on 20 June 2021 (inclusive). What do you need to know? …
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Real estate update: Break rights and the pandemic

When your current office space is no longer required, your organisation might want to utilise the break right to bring a lease to an end early. For this to be successful, you must strictly adhere to any pre-conditions set out in the lease for the exercise of the break right. To help you do this, …
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After Brexit, how attractive is the UK investor visa?

The pandemic has shaken up investment visa programmes. In Wealth Briefing, members of our immigration team (ranked Band 1, Chambers UK 2021) look at the current market, what has changed for HNW’s in the EU, and where it leaves UK attractiveness. Noting that the number of Tier 1 investor visas issued in the UK has …
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Bates Wells represents Kids Company trustees in High Court win

The High Court has ruled against the Official Receiver in his bid to disqualify the former trustees and CEO of Kids Company from acting as directors. In a 225 page judgment Mrs Justice Falk found that the public needed no protection from the ‘highly impressive and dedicated’ trustees and that she was ‘wholly satisfied’ that …
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