Mike Preston Consultancy’s Post

The third and final tranche of provisions from the Charities Act 2022 are now in force.  These changes will be particularly relevant to charities considering or in the process of selling land. In this article Henry Braithwaite examines some of the key changes made by the Act of which charity trustees should be aware.   https://lnkd.in/ebSqwS6c   #CharitiesAct2022 #Charity #Trustee #Propertylawyer

Ever wondered how you can get involved in supporting charity yourself? As Chief Barker of Variety, the Children's Charity I get asked this a lot. There's loads you can do, and remember that every minute and every penny counts. The Variety website has a great page to help anyone interested in donating time or money,with lots of resources, tips and practical advice. Go to https://lnkd.in/gnNk-8iH to learn more! #varietythechildrenscharity #getinvolvedincharity #supportcharity

What happens when we limit charities to being just service providers? We miss out on their power as agents of real change. New series of essays from charity leaders explains why: https://lnkd.in/eGkWrDcb #ForcesForGood #CharityReformGroup

The long-awaited Charities (Amendment) Act 2024 has now been enacted and awaits commencement. All Irish charities need to familiarise themselves with the new rules. We consider some of the key highlights of this new Act and how they might impact on charities. We will post further information on commencement of the 2024 Act as and when that becomes available, and remember, until then these new rules have not come into force. https://lnkd.in/eAan6VAS #CharityLaw #Charities #MHCLaw

The word of the day is ‘willanthropy’: the act of leaving a gift, however small, to a charity in your will. Many local and national charities depend on the generosity of willanthropists, who are supporting causes they care most about. You can find out more about #willanthropy here: https://lnkd.in/ehAeRAY2

The impact and benefit to charities in the United States What is the impact and benefit to charities in the United States by Up Deeds Charities play a crucial role in benefiting individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Their impact extends beyond providing immediate assistance to those in need, such as from natural disasters, and often has far-reaching effects on the economy and social fabric of a nation. You can read the rest of the blog at https://lnkd.in/gmFyFc4X You may also like one of the other 40 blogs we have. #charity #helpinghands #nonprofit #helpingothers #kindnessmatters #givingback

With the noise around changing audit thresholds, trustees of smaller charities may be thinking “what about me?” Independent examinations are a great way trustees can obtain accountability and support even when a charity is below the audit threshold. Here we discuss 4 major benefits Independent Examinations can have for a small charity… #UKCharityWeek #charitysector #charities Steve Williams Karen Rae Huw Nicholls Simon Turner

Does your business support charity? Did you know that charity organisations can now register as referrers with iRefer and support your business in return? This initiative not only enhances funding for charitable organisations but also aligns perfectly with the iRefer ethos: Empowerment through a hand up surpasses the temporary relief of a handout. Join us in creating a powerful, symbiotic relationship where we all work together to uplift and support each other, benefiting financially from this collaborative process. Together, we can drive positive change and mutual growth. #iRefer #CharitySupport #BusinessGrowth #Community #ReferralMarketing #Stripe Alan Bish

The increasing pressures on local authorities, health services, and other public sector budgets have heightened the demand for the essential support provided by the charity sector. While this highlights the critical role of charities, it has also intensified the competition between smaller and larger charitable organisations for local contracts. Gary Beharrell, Lloyds Bank Foundation’s regional manager, delves deeper into this issue and explores how larger charities winning local contracts could cause small charities to close. Click the link below to read how commissioners could improve the process for local contracts and create equal opportunities for all charities. https://lnkd.in/e-ZCF7zR #Notforprofit #charitypressures #localcontracts #WeAreMerrifield

The Charity Governance Code is undergoing a review. Good governance in charities is fundamental to their success. The Code’s aim is to help charities develop high standards of governance. Whatever your involvement in the sector, we want to hear from you on how we can improve the Code and make it work better for you. 👉 Have your say now: https://lnkd.in/eBTSP-bu #CharityGovernanceCode #CharityGovernance #BoardofTrustees #CharityTrustees #Governance #CharitySector