Charity Pulse

Super model behaviour: Posing the latest charity trends

In this edition of CharitEpulse, the trio discuss:

• Charity Governance Code – update from consultation – nearly 500 responses but no plans to impose charging to use the Code going forward
• Naomi Campbell’s charity ‘Fashion for Relief’ – three trustees disqualified – not model behaviour?
• Charity announces a 4-day week – will more charities follow suit?
• Government working with the sector – new covenant = old compact?
• Trusts & Foundations – pausing applications – redefining their role other than as an alternative to government funding?
• Decrease in charitable donations from the UK’s top 100 corporates – a cause for concern?

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From AI to the FCA

In this edition of CharitEpulse, the trio cover:

• Use of AI by charities – all good news?
• UK generosity– are donations falling?
• Principles of good decision-making – do you have 12 minutes to spare?
• Volunteering and the future of charity retail
• The banking challenge – will FCA intervention make a difference?

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Governance, philanthropy, tax and finance

In this edition of CharitEpulse our trio discuss:

• The first official warning given to a local authority following the Charity Commission Chief Executive’s open letter
• HMRC UK charity tax relief statistics, Gift Aid and G.A.Y.E. (give as you earn)
• Philanthropy & legacy giving – is more education needed to increase donations?
• De-banking of charities continues – or is it just AI?
• Challenging hospice finances leading to redundancies

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A summer round-up

In this edition of CharitEpulse our trio discuss:

• The increase in trust and confidence of charities
• A public reprimand of local authorities acting as charity trustees
• Dominant behaviour – is it always a bad thing?
• A(nother) new charities minister
• Is the Charity Governance Code too dry?

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Trustee disqualification, new Labour and procurement

A topical round up of the latest charity sector news from the recent Charity Commission trustee disqualification orders to a more detailed discussion of what the new Labour government will mean for charities – opportunities as well as potential issues. The trio also anticipate the new charity minister’s contributions, challenges of being a small charity, and complexities of procurement.

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Mysterious donations, HMRC demands, bonuses in the charity sector and election fever

Join the trio as they discuss the latest topical issues affecting the charity sector, as well as updates on recent events, developments and issues to be aware of.

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Campaigning, engaging with MPs and Charity Governance Code consultation

Following the announcement of the date of the general election, the trio discuss:

• What do charities need to know re campaigning?
• How should charities engage with MPs?
• And, what are the proposed changes, if any, to the Charity Governance Code?

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Agree to disagree?

How should charities manage internal disputes and ensure that their focus continues to be on delivering their charitable purposes?

In this edition, the trio discuss:

• Charity Governance Code consultation - initial reactions focus on payment for use.
• Financial matters – international accounting standards and added value from charity auditors and other professionals.
• Charities' resources – do rebrands offer value for money?
• Are charities leaving their cash assets languishing?

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Is time up for TikTok?

In the latest episode of CharitEpulse the trio discuss:

• Is time up for TikTok? With censorship and data concerns, should charities be using it?
• Social media, playing politics and the Charity Commission – is the Commission being consistent?
• “Leaders on Trial” – is excessive scrutiny discouraging charity leaders from prominent roles?

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Charities in 2024 and beyond – what to expect?

In this episode the trio discuss:

• Greater recognition of the work of the sector and its place in society
• Challenges in relation to funding cuts and future plans
• The role of the Charity Commission – can a regulator also be a champion?
• Agreeing to disagree – must charities always be ‘civil’?

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