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Charities: how to handle complaints

The Fundraising Regulator continues to emphasise the importance of proper complaints handling. Emma Dowden-Teale and Charlotte Blackbourn remind charities how to deal with complaints in line with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
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Coronavirus Act 2020 – implications for adult social care

In the interests of prioritising scarce public resources, drastic powers were introduced in the Coronavirus Act 2020 (the Act) in respect of key duties under the Care Act 2014, the legislation which sets out local authorities’ duties in relation to assessing people’s needs and eligibility for publicly funded care and support. The Act’s provisions in relation to …
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Beware coronavirus fraud

Top tips for protecting your organisation from opportunistic scams For all of us, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a time of dramatic, unprecedented change to the way we live and work. Sadly, the more things change, the more some things stay the same, and fraudsters have already begun to use the pandemic as an …
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Charity Finance: Lawrie Simanowitz comments on coronavirus impact on the charity sector

With disruption continuing to adversely impact many charities, Lawrie Simanowitz spoke to Tristan Blythe, Editor of Charity Finance, on the trends he is seeing across the sector. In light of the unprecedented situation in which charities find themselves, Lawrie gave his views on how this crisis has affected the ability of charities to raise funds …
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Coronavirus and your organisation

As the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation gathers momentum, organisations nationwide are assessing how their operations will be affected. What is your duty towards employees and the people your organisation serves? What are the insurance implications? Should you cancel formal meetings and events? We’ve rounded up the key issues you need to consider. Coronavirus in the workplace: …
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Immigration guidance addressing the coronavirus outbreak

In the midst of the global disruption being caused by the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Home Office has published new immigration guidance for those affected by travel restrictions to and from China. There has been no legislation passed and no new immigration rules have been announced. This likely reflects the fast-changing nature of …
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Bates Wells writes for The Forum on waqf, charity law and charitable giving within Islam

Augustus Della-Porta, partner in our Charity & Social Enterprise team, has contributed an article to the latest issue of The Forum, the quarterly journal published by the Muslim Charity Forum (MCF). Augustus provides an update on the waqf (a process by which charitable giving can take place within Islam), and the legal requirements governing its …
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Luke Fletcher speaks to Investment & Pensions Europe on Charity Commission responsible investment initiative

Following news that the Charity Commission is gathering views on the subject of responsible investing by charities, Luke Fletcher spoke with Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE) to provide his perspective on this topical issue. Noting that questions concerning investment are often addressed by charities’ investment committees, Luke goes on to explain how matters such as …
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The importance of Safer Internet Day

Tuesday 11th February is Safer Internet Day. Going now for around 16 years, Safer Internet Day will be marked globally with the theme – Together for a Better Internet. Along with thousands of other organisations, Bates Wells has registered its support for this initiative. What is Safer Internet Day? It’s been said that if you …
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Employers facing post-Brexit uncertainty: Chetal Patel comments on Global Talent visa launch

In the run-up to the UK’s official exit from the European Union, Chetal Patel responded to the launch of the Global Talent visa with her thoughts on what recent developments in the field of immigration law mean for employers. Addressing the “pivotal” announcement of the new visa, Chetal makes the point that the development and …
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Charity Finance: Paul Seath provides legal guidance on how employers can address bullying in the workplace

Paul Seath, partner in our employment team, has provided legal insights to Charity Finance for a feature focusing on workplace bullying and how charities can put in place effective policies to address and prevent it. Charity Finance’s article follows the publication of ACEVO’s In Plain Sight report, which examines the presence of bullying across the …
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Jamie Huard blogs for Charity Finance on Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy

Prior to this year’s submission deadline, Jamie Huard has written an explainer for charitable companies detailing what is required of them under the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy. Following a summary of why the policy was introduced and what its possible benefits are, Jamie addresses some key questions often asked by charities about …
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