Factsheets

Charity & Third Sector Law factsheets:

• 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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• 1 Jul 2011
  Five Legal Myths on Planning and Running Events
  There are a number of common misconceptions regarding the legal aspects of events. Here, five are discussed in detail.
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• 8 Jun 2011
  Brief Guide to Forming a Charity
  Generally speaking, an organisation can only call itself a charity in Scotland if it has been granted charitable status by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).
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• 17 Feb 2011
  Directors' Guide
  Free guide on being a director of a private company.
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• 21 Apr 2010
  Why Become a Charity?
  Many organisations which operate on a not-for-profit basis are not registered as charities, but others are. So what are the benefits of being a charity and are there any disadvantages?
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• 13 Apr 2010
  Should you set up a Trading Company?
  It is usual practice for charities which carry on significant trading activities to set up a wholly owned subsidiary through which those activities are carried out.
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