Clarifying trustee payments and expenses
Friday, 6th June 2008
The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on trustee payments and expenses, in the light of the Charities Act 2006.
Giving land, buildings, shares and securities to charity
Wednesday, 4th June 2008
HMRC have updated the helpsheet on giving land, buildings, shares and securities to charity, to reflect the reduction in the basic rate of tax from 6 April 2008
Charities Act 2006 (Commencement No 3, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2008
Tuesday, 25th March 2008
2008 No 751
An order has been made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 79(2) and (3), bringing into force certain sections of the Charities Act 2006. The following provisions are affected: Read more
Charities and Public Benefit: Guidance for Charity Trustees
Wednesday, 16th January 2008
The Charity Commission has issued guidance for charity trustees on public benefit under the new Act. There are three publications: the statutory guidance, a summary and an analysis of the law underpinning charities and public benefit.
Gift Aid Consultation
Thursday, 13th December 2007
Jane Kennedy MP, who is the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, has announced the publication of the summary of responses to the Treasury’s Gift Aid consultation. Over 300 people and a diverse range of organisations submitted responses.
Charities Act implementation
Friday, 23rd November 2007
The Office of the Third Sector has published an updated implementation plan. Read more
