Law and Finance

Legal update for voluntary organisation

Submitted by Stephen on 30 January, 2012 - 09:28
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For the latest news on the minimum wage, contracts and HR support, see the updates from Sandy Adirondack below.

Changes to statutory redundancy payments

Submitted by Stephen on 16 January, 2012 - 09:38
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 From 1 February 2012 statutory redundancy payments are increasing from a maximum of £400 per week to £430 per week.

Government changes law to allow charities to join credit unions

Submitted by Stephen on 9 January, 2012 - 08:30
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Charities, social enterprises and community groups are now able to join a credit union under changes made to the Credit Unions Act 1979.

Update from the Charity Commission on public benefit guidance

Submitted by Stephen on 22 December, 2011 - 15:13
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The Charity Commission has published its updated public benefit guidance, removing the parts deemed flawed by the Upper Tribunal. 

Are you paying too much tax on your energy bills?

Submitted by Stephen on 12 December, 2011 - 08:01
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According to a survey by Make It Cheaper, almost of half of voluntary organisations do not know they can get a VAT discount and are exempt from the climate change levy.

London Legal Support Trust annual report 2011

Submitted by Stephen on 12 December, 2011 - 00:00
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London Legal Support Trust has published its annual report.

Don't forget to prepare and file your accounts

Submitted by Stephen on 6 December, 2011 - 16:56
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End of year financial deadlines are fast approaching for charitable organisations.

Have your say on the review of polling districts and stations in Merton

Submitted by Stephen on 16 September, 2011 - 13:42
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Merton Council is carrying out a review of all its polling districts and polling stations.

Changes to the national minimum wage

Submitted by Stephen on 15 September, 2011 - 14:57
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The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced the national minimum wage rates from 1 October 2011:

Government publishes new guidance to regulate councils' funding decisions

Submitted by Stephen on 2 September, 2011 - 12:02
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The Department for Communities and Local Government has published guidance for local authorities on how to protect voluntary and community groups from disproportionate cuts to their funding.

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