Factsheets

Charity & Third Sector Law factsheets:

• 16 Aug 2012
  OSCR to Review All Charitable Independent Schools
  The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (“OSCR”) has announced plans to review the charitable status of all of the independent schools which it regulates.
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• 18 Jul 2012
  Scotland’s Third Sector fear the hidden cost of free access to information
  Scotland’s Information Commissioner (the “Commissioner”) has published the results of its three year research project into how voluntary organisations use freedom of information (“FOI”) legislation.
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• 9 Jul 2012
  Charity mergers: some initial considerations
  A survey carried out by Charity Finance Group, PwC and the Institute of Fundraising found that more charities are now thinking about an amalgamation, with 20% of charities surveyed now considering mergers as part of their planning process.
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• 9 Jul 2012
  What is a Community Share Scheme?
  Along with community renewable energy projects, crowdfunding and social impact bonds to name but a few, another buzz phrase circulating in charity and social enterprise circles is ‘community interest shares’.
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• 28 May 2012
  Summer’s coming – and so are the volunteers
  There is no shortage of students, graduates and youngsters all looking to spend their summers in the UK but what are the key hurdles for organisations employing them?
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• 23 Feb 2012
  The fine line between volunteers and employees
  The third sector comprises a large number of volunteers and this factsheet gives you a quick guide to their employment status
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• 27 Jan 2012
  Social Impact Bonds: an introduction
  Lauren Scott explains what SIBs are, and how they can be very beneficial for charities and the third sector.
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• 26 Jan 2012
  Charities, do you pay your directors/trustees?
  Iain Meiklejohn explains what you need to consider if you are thinking about paying your directors.
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• 8 Nov 2011
  Community Amateur Sports Clubs –the financial benefits
  Paul Geoghegan, our sports law expert, asks should your amateur sports club become CASC registered.
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• 3 Nov 2011
  10 top tips for starting a charity
  Lauren Scott lists the top 10 tips for those of you who may be thinking about setting up a new charity.
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