28 June 2021 Insight Responsible investing by charities: is clarity on the horizon? Investors, both individual and institutional, increasingly wish to adopt a “responsible” investment strategy, which takes into account not only the financial performance of investments but also environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations. Bookmark this page 2 min read
28 June 2021 Insight Cladding and fire safety: recent developments for affected charities A number of charities have found themselves in the position of holding residential property which is affected by fire safety issues, especially in relation to cladding, which are likely to prove expensive and difficult to resolve. Bookmark this page 4 min read
26 April 2021 Insight When it comes to financial difficulties, should all charities be a bit more “corporate”? The recent Keeping Kids Company decision, where proceedings were unsuccessful and no disqualification orders were made against any of the Defendants, was good news for the many charity trustees across the land who often, like the Kids Company trustees, volunteer their time and do not see any remuneration for their services – a point that was heavily played in the press by the Kids Company trustees. Bookmark this page 8 min read
23 February 2021 Insight When charity reserves run low Charity reserves: what they are, how they can be used, what to do if the amount of reserves differs from that specified in the reserve policy, and when to seek professional advice. Bookmark this page 1 min read