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Charities Act 2022: further changes coming into force on 7 March 2024
06 Mar 2024
When the Charities Act 2022 (the Act) first received Royal Assent back on 24 February 2022, it introduced a number of new laws with the aim of simplifying and modernising the regulation of charities in England and Wales. Since then, these changes have been implemented in stages with the latest tranche now due to come into force on Thursday 7 March. (for more information on the previous tranches please read our article here).
Family foundations: generosity helps more than you might think…
27 Feb 2024
I have had the privilege of volunteering at a local charity in the North East and have seen first-hand the profound benefits of the practical and compassionate support it provides. My reward for simply giving-up some time was a feeling of well-being (and a reality check on my stress levels!). However, the rewards for those considering philanthropy can extend from emotional into financial and practical benefits too.
Frequently those with accumulated wealth have a desire to ‘give something back’ but aren’t particularly comfortable with Inheritance Tax (IHT) as a way of doing so. As part of their estate planning, philanthropic legacies could instead be used to direct funds to preferred charities on death.
Frequently those with accumulated wealth have a desire to ‘give something back’ but aren’t particularly comfortable with Inheritance Tax (IHT) as a way of doing so. As part of their estate planning, philanthropic legacies could instead be used to direct funds to preferred charities on death.
Raft of nominations for Womble Bond Dickinson at The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards
30 Nov 2023
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has been shortlisted for five awards at The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards. WBD is nominated for two Firm of the Year awards including ESG and Diversity and Inclusion and three of the firm's lawyers have also been shortlisted as leaders in their field.
World's first vagina museum finds new home thanks to pro bono support from Womble Bond Dickinson
14 Nov 2023
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has provided pro bono services to help ensure the world's first museum dedicated to the vagina was able to find a new home.
London's Vagina Museum, which was forced to shut its doors in February after its property guardianship ended, has now reopened in a larger location on Bethnal Green's Poyser Street after WBD secured the lease to the new property.
London's Vagina Museum, which was forced to shut its doors in February after its property guardianship ended, has now reopened in a larger location on Bethnal Green's Poyser Street after WBD secured the lease to the new property.
New social media guidance for charities
25 Sep 2023
On 18 September 2023, the Charity Commission published its new guidance for charities on using social media. For the first time, this guidance sets out in one place what the Charity Commission expects charities to do in relation to its social media use and sets out the related risks for trustees and how their legal duties apply.
In this article, Jo Coleman sets out a summary of the guidance and explains the actions that you and your teams should now take.
In this article, Jo Coleman sets out a summary of the guidance and explains the actions that you and your teams should now take.
Charities Act 2022 - what are the latest changes?
27 Jun 2023
Following implementation of the first tranche of provisions of the Charities Act 2022 on 31 October 2022, the eagerly awaited second tranche of provisions came into force on 14 June 2023. Charities will welcome in particular the relaxations of the regime governing disposals of charity land and increased freedoms for trustees in dealing with permanent endowment property contained in the latest provisions.
Charity retailers leading the way to boost charity investment
06 Apr 2023
There’s never been a better time for charity trustees to place retail at the heart of their charity’s strategy when looking at diversifying their income streams. Charity shops find themselves at the heart of the “retail revolution”. Many are outperforming traditional stores and modern online retailers and the sector is increasingly seen by investors as a valuable, sustainable, business model.
Womble Bond Dickinson's Jo Coleman supports Black Lives in Music
27 Mar 2023
Jo Coleman, Partner in the Charities team at Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), has worked with Black Lives in Music, an organisation that seeks to address the inequality of opportunity in the UK for Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse people aspiring to be artists or professionals in the Jazz and Classical music industry.
Social media: guidance for charities
15 Feb 2023
If we needed any demonstration of the difficulties inherent in regulating or managing online content, then we need to look no further than the troubled passage of the Online Safety Bill through Parliament. In its quest to tackle harmful content online it has faced opposition from all sides who laud its aims but criticise its proposed method of implementation. At the time of writing, it is still not clear what approach will be taken.
Charities with property interests in Scotland: do you need to register your land?
07 Nov 2022
If your charity is (or your charity trustees are) the named owner(s) of land in Scotland, or the tenant under a registered or recorded lease of more than 20 years of land in Scotland, then you may need to register on the Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interested in Land (RCI) before 1 April 2023, unless certain exceptions or exemptions apply. Certain charities will not be required to register.
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