Gift Aid and refunds of advance entry fees – a trap for the unwary

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted charities to consider refunding donations that allow entry to visitor attractions. Bill Lewis and Susan …
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Key considerations for restructuring Social Investment transactions during the COVID-19 crisis

In follow up to ‘Solvency considerations for purposeful businesses – A coronavirus guide’[1], which looked at the regulatory landscape and …
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The climate emergency and change makers

The Climate Emergency demands us to be change makers not change takers. David Hunter urges us all to be change …
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Trade Marks & Branding Update Spring 2020

In our first ever Branding and Trade Marks update we draw on our own recent experience of managing our own …
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An Englishman’s home is his castle (unless he’s BAME) – Court of Appeal ruling on Right to Rent scheme

The government’s hostile environment policies have come under considerable scrutiny in the last few years, particularly since the Windrush scandal. …
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What’s new at the Charity Commission?

We report on the latest developments at the Charity Commission, including Commission updates and how it plans to broaden its …
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Charity borrowing during the COVID-19 crisis

As charities continue to feel the pressures of the Covid-19 crisis, many will be seeking to raise additional finance. For …
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COVID-19 and cross-border EU contracts

COVID-19 has impacted most businesses in the EU and around the world. You may be considering what happens if you …
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COVID-19 guidance for Tier 4 sponsors, migrants and short-term students

On Monday the Home Office published new COVID-19 guidance for Tier 4 sponsors and migrants and for short-term students. It …
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Key issues for charities in public service delivery: procurement and contracts

Charities delivering public services are facing extremely serious challenges due to covid-19. From drastic changes in the volume and nature …
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Key issues for charities in public service delivery: procurement and contracts

Charities delivering public services are facing extremely serious challenges due to covid-19. From drastic changes in the volume and nature …
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Coronavirus and Real Estate: what do you need to know?

In this week’s roundup, we examine what the evolving coronavirus pandemic could mean for real estate, as well as your …
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