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First sections of the Charities Act 2022 now in force

Earlier this week, guidance was issued by the Charity Commission on some of the changes that will begin coming into force later this year with the introduction of the Charities Act 2022...

Earlier in the week the Fundraising Regulator published a note weighing up the pros and cons when it comes to accepting cryptocurrencies as donations.

Summary: The High Court has confirmed that charity trustees have a discretion to exclude investments which they reasonably believe are in conflict with their charity’s purposes.

Charities subject to the public procurement rules, as well as those that supply services to public sector bodies, should be aware of the new procurement threshold values which will apply to public services contracts advertised on and after 1 January 2022...

Given the long running and unpredictable nature of COVID-19, as well as its wide-ranging effects, recent research published by the Charity Commission suggesting only ninety one per cent of charities surveyed had experienced some negative impact as a result of the pandemic seems almost remarkable...

There were not many charity-specific announcements in the Autumn Budget and Spending Review last week, but some charities will benefit from some of the sector specific announcements, and the extension / continuation of particular tax reliefs...

The Fundraising Regulator has confirmed that when it reviews the Code of Fundraising Practice in 2022 it will look at whether the standards for digital fundraising are sufficient or whether change is needed...

A recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal in relation to the third requirement (relating to auxiliary aids) compromised in the duty to make reasonable adjustments in the Equality Act 2010 may provide charity employers with a useful reminder of the existence of this requirement...

A number of charities are in the position of holding residential property affected by fire safety issues, especially in relation to cladding, and may be following the progress of the Building Safety Bill through Parliament...

Last week's publication by the Charity Commission of a summary of the responses received from charities, umbrella bodies and professionals to its recent draft guidance on “responsible investment" confirmed that charities are going to have to wait until next year at least for its finalised guidance...

Charities that have been grappling with the implementation of hybrid working for their employees may find ACAS’s recently published practical guidance for employers on hybrid working helpful...