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Third Sector Newsletter – Autumn 2012
(12/09/12)WELCOME to the autumn edition of Third Sector Law covering issues affecting Charities, CIC’s, Trusts and Associations. Despite the sluggish economy we are increasingly seeing clients wanting to launch new businesses in the third sector, in particular social enterprises. In this issue we have focussed on what a social enterprise is, and what legal structures might be appropriate. Our next issue will be out in the New Year so if there is a particular article you would like covered then please email ...Continue Reading
Third Sector Law Newsletter – Spring 2012
(14/03/12)WELCOME to the spring edition of Third Sector Law covering issues affecting Charities, CIC’s, Trusts and Associations. With many organisations having gone through restructuring, partnering arrangements and in some cases mergers, attention is now turning to consolidation and compliance. In this issue we will be focussing on Director’s Duties and whether trustees can be paid for providing goods and services. Our next issue will be out in the summer so there if there is a particular article you would like to see ...Continue Reading
Paying Trustees
(14/03/12)We are regularly approached by charities asking whether their trustees can be paid for being trustees and for providing goods or services. For example a charity recently asked us whether an accountant, who was on their board, could quote for their annual accounts and payroll work. As a general rule trustees cannot be paid for actually being trustees, that is they cannot be paid for the role they play in being a trustee. Any such arrangement requires the express authority of ...Continue Reading
Third Sector Law – Newsletter Winter 2011
(19/10/11)WELCOME to the winter edition of Third Sector Law covering issues affecting Charities, CIC’s, CIO’s, Trusts and Associations. With the economic situation continuing to cause concern, many third sector organisations are having to find more creative solutions to plug gaps in funding. In this issue we are looking at two key areas; Working in Partnership and Governing Documents. We hope you enjoy reading the newsletter and that the articles are of use. Our next issue will be out in Spring, if there ...Continue Reading
