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Ever wondered how you can get involved in supporting charity yourself? As Chief Barker of Variety, the Children's Charity I get asked this a lot. There's loads you can do, and remember that every minute and every penny counts. The Variety website has a great page to help anyone interested in donating time or money,with lots of resources, tips and practical advice. Go to https://lnkd.in/gnNk-8iH to learn more! #varietythechildrenscharity #getinvolvedincharity #supportcharity

In today's charity news: the much-anticipated changes to the Charities Act 2022 are now in force 🗞️ But what does this mean for your charity? Our experts at @WBD_UK summarise the key things you need to know in their latest article ▶️ https://ow.ly/84EF30sAAm7

Why consider the effectiveness of your donations when donating to charity? This video from Giving What We Can gets into ten reasons why we should donate to effective charities if we want to help more people, including: ❤️ We want to do good, not harm ❤️ We have limited resources ❤️ Charity is about helping others

With the noise around changing audit thresholds, trustees of smaller charities may be thinking “what about me?” Independent examinations are a great way trustees can obtain accountability and support even when a charity is below the audit threshold. Here we discuss 4 major benefits Independent Examinations can have for a small charity… #UKCharityWeek #charitysector #charities Steve Williams Karen Rae Huw Nicholls Simon Turner

Mitigating VAT costs for charities VAT is frequently a cost for charities. In this blog, we consider some of the reliefs that might be available to reduce the VAT cost of charities and put more funding into delivering the objectives of the charity. Read more here https://lnkd.in/esH473cz

In the latest charity news: the much-anticipated changes to the Charities Act 2022 are now in force 🗞️ But what does this mean for your charity? Our experts at WBD summarise the key things you need to know in their article ▶️ https://ow.ly/FtW030sALe8

What Happens When You Include Charities in Your Will Including charities in your will is a noble and impactful decision that can leave a lasting reputation. When you choose to leave part of your belongings to a charitable organisation, you are making a significant contribution to causes that matter to you, ensuring your values continue to influence the world even after you are gone. This blog explores the process, benefits, and considerations of including charities in your will. Click the link below to read more: https://lnkd.in/eRZ_HG3V #willwriting #thewillcentre #plymouth

💭 What are the best questions you've experienced/would recommend for a charity you're considering becoming a trustee for? A couple I've loved so far are: - What are you most proud of? - What was the last issue the board disagreed on and how was that issue resolved? - When it comes to the charity, what's keeping you up at night? #Trustee #Charity #Governance

What rules surround charities accepting, refusing or returning donations? Following an increase in queries from charities on accepting or returning donations and the ex-gratia regime, as well as new Charity Commission for England and Wales guidance on this topic published Monday (4 March), Stone King Partners Hannah Kubie and Luke Watson have created a helpful collection of FAQs for charities. Subjects covered include the broad rules on returning donations, whether charities should have policies in place regarding the acceptance, refusal and return of donations, and a reminder of the current ex-gratia rules. Read the FAQs here: https://lnkd.in/eBw_NYyX #ExGratia #CharitableGiving #CharityCommission #StoneKing #Donations

The word of the day is ‘willanthropy’: the act of leaving a gift, however small, to a charity in your will. Many local and national charities depend on the generosity of willanthropists, who are supporting causes they care most about. You can find out more about #willanthropy here: https://lnkd.in/ehAeRAY2