Yorkshire Legal’s Post

The Law Commission is consulting on changes to the Co-operative & Community Benefit Societies Act that could have a significant impact on RSLs, including that (for RSLs that fall under the act and are classed as "exempt" charities): - Q9: they will cease to be "exempt" charities and will be required to register with the Charity Commission; and - Q10: The lead regulator for charitable community benefits societies will be the Charity Commission. The consultation closes on the 10th of December - https://lnkd.in/eKHAWpVM A housing sector response to this is vital to ensure the great work these organisations undertake is not negatively affected with unintended consequences. #housing #consultation #RSLs

Such a shame that 4 in 5 (80%) of charities have board vacancies when being a volunteer trustee is such a rewarding role. We have helped charities use open & inclusive recruitment processes to find great trustees who had never thought about the role or hadn't applied because they believed they couldn't do it. Our blog on how charities can find the right mix of trustees, and enable them to have an impact contains useful tips and advice on trustee recruitment: https://lnkd.in/eqkB-NVK Read the NCVO research here: https://lnkd.in/esxpfFYg #TrusteesWeek #TrusteeRecruitment

Whatever one’s views generally on this situation, it highlights one common point in charity ventures. At the concept stage of a project, one needs to consider the appropriate legal platform for that. If a charity is the correct route, great. But it then brings with it a regulatory framework and public expectation. And at the intersection of those two things is ‘private benefit’. That needs care. And that can even strike at well-meaning and objectively justifiable things like being paid for hours and hours of effort. These issues need to be carefully considered right at the outset. This case illustrates the point. And no-one can feel good about that. https://lnkd.in/e9GZegc9

The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 is introducing some important changes to charity law in Scotland. Some of these changes have already taken effect, with others to be introduced on a phased basis in 2025. To help charities to prepare for these changes, and understand how they may affect your charity, OSCR is hosting a number of online sessions in partnership with the Fife Voluntary Action, the local TSI for Fife. Webinar on 04 December - https://lnkd.in/d2vW69vV Webinar on 05 December - https://lnkd.in/d9CX2-BT

👇 Updated Guidance for Trustees from the Charity Commission 👇 The Charity Commission has updated its decision-making guidance to encourage more trustees to read it. The new version of CC27 is shorter and uses simpler language, as research indicated that trustees were not using the previous version effectively. The legal requirements and expectations remain unchanged, but the guidance is now more concise and takes about 12 minutes to read. The updated guidance, includes seven principles from court rulings and addresses areas where charities have struggled, such as collective decision-making and recording trustee decisions. Trustees are generally confident in decision-making but uncertain about some aspects. #Shropshire #Community #CharityGuidance

In the past year, we have given over £100,000 to local support organisations and charities in our community 💸! At HAB Law, we pride ourselves on making a positive difference. To ensure this, part of our 1-1-1 model makes sure that 1% of our profits are shared with client support organisations. These support organisations are at the heart of many communities and work with some of the most vulnerable members of society. By collaborating with us, they can ensure they are given vital funds to ensure they can continue to provide the amazing services they offer. This method of working has meant that we have donated over £100,000 to these organisations 🤝. It’s the HAB way 💚! Learn more about our 1-1-1 method here: https://buff.ly/3Bt4nwD #HABLaw #FamilyLaw #LegalSupport #LegalAdvice #Community #SupportOrganisations #MakingADifference #GivingBack #WaysOfWorking #Values #Charity

Good Governance code – your views matter Want to give your views to help improve governance in the sector? If you have views on governance in charities, now is the ideal time to share them. A public consultation has opened, on the Charity Governance Code. Complete this consultation survey by 11 August to give your views on how to make it better: https://zurl.co/HpHN The Code is a voluntary tool to help charities and their trustees develop high governance standards. Your comments will be used to develop a new version of the Code due to be published in the first half of 2025. More information here: https://zurl.co/93SA

⚖️ As the nation braces for a possible general election, charities are poised to advocate for their causes. We explore below how you can stay compliant with Charity Commission regulations while still amplifying your voice in the policy arena ⬇️ #CharityLeadership #AdvocacyMatters #NotForProfit #CharityCommission

I wholeheartedly agree with this. And no better time to shout loudly about it than #smallcharitiesweek. Small charities are the lifeblood of local communities; they are trusted and respected yet they struggle to get the funds they so rightly deserve to deliver their much needed services. Collaboration is key, it’s one of the core functions of infrastructure and, done well we can enable collaborative approaches that heals amazing results. #kent #collaboration #partnerships #enable #facilitate #kentinfrastructuresupportprogramme #localinfrastructurematters @NAVCA https://lnkd.in/eh74XSAr

Welcome to Mills Oakley's 29th Issue of Third Dimension, our free legal newsletter for charities, not-for-profits, and community groups. We hope you will find it useful and informative for keeping up to date with recent news, cases and legislative changes in the charity and not-for-profit sector. Read the full edition here: https://lnkd.in/g5_98K4A