13/09/2016

Charities and incorporation in Scotland: Changes coming soon


OSCR confirms that from early November 2016 onwards, OSCR will only offer one option for charities looking to incorporate.
OSCR

09/09/2016

Britain, the great meritocracy: Prime Minister's speech


The Prime Minister announces that she wants to consult on how the Charity Commission guidance for independent schools can be amended to enact a tougher test on the amount of public benefit required to maintain charitable status.
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, The Rt Hon Theresa May MP and Department for Education

09/09/2016

Accruals accounts pack (CC17) - SORP FRS 102


The Charity Commission publishes templates to help non-company charities with incomes of less than £500,000 prepare their trustees' annual report and accruals accounts in accordance with Charities SORP FRS 102.
The Charity Commission

06/09/2016

Feedback from HMRC's Charities Outreach team


The Charity Tax Group publishes HMRC's Charities Outreach team's feedback on the use of the service, a summary of the main queries received and a review of the top errors with claims.
Charity Tax Group

05/09/2016

Museums and galleries tax relief consultation


HM Treasury publishes a consultation into a tax relief designed to encourage the creation of more and higher quality exhibitions, as well as to support touring exhibitions.
HM Treasury

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