Borrowing the family silver… a new power for charities with permanent endowment
In the Law Commission’s consultation on technical charity law issues there were differing views on what should be done with …
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Bates Wells’ strategic litigation roundtable – considerations and managing risk
Strategic litigation has the potential to bring about lasting change and develop the legislative landscape. On 27 September 2023 we …
360 Brand Review for Charities
Names and brands are a key asset for any charity. It is crucial that, as your charity grows and evolves, …
Updated guidance for schools under the Equality Act regarding pupils with protected characteristics
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its technical guidance for schools on their obligations under the Equality Act …
Complaints and disciplinary procedures
Dealing with complaints is an inevitable part of any organisation’s work. But for organisations exercising a public function (such as …
Bates Wells successfully supports claimants challenging unviable rural development
The High Court has this week in R (Watton and Cameron) v Cornwall Council [2023] EWHC 2436 (Admin) set out …
Home Office’s position on graduates studying RIBA Part 3
In August, the Home Office confirmed their policy on the conditions of leave under the Graduate route, particularly for individuals …
General Election 2024: Charity Campaigning – a guide
Click here to download the guide. The year before an election can be a fantastic opportunity for charities to engage …
Bates Wells advises Studio Silverback as it sets up Open Planet Community Interest Company
Studio Silverback, which launched in 2020, has a mission to use the power of film-making and story-telling to reveal the …
Faith-based Organisations: 2023 Update
Welcome to our annual faith-based update. In a volatile and uncertain world, faith-based organisations bring hope, stability, community, and compassionate …
Charities and social media | The new Charity Commission guidance | 26 September
Our charities and social media update took place on Tuesday 26th September. If you were able to attend, we hope …
Environmental litigation: themes, risks and how to evolve in the era of global warming
Climate cases have direct and indirect impacts on decision making at board, policy, judicial and government level. The fallout from …