This month in #Purpose and #Impact news: Future Economy Alliance encourage the next UK Government to empower mission-led businesses and B Corp Innocent Drinks pledge £1m to support its ingredient suppliers' transition to low-carbon farming - buff.ly/3TenFiE

Have you booked your tickets to this year’s Non-Dom Tax Forum? Our head of Immigration Chetal Patel will be speaking along with other experts on key Non-Dom tax developments. Find out more here - buff.ly/43kEOKe

A lot can be learned from recent legal cases about how the Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination, harassment and victimisation relating to philosophical beliefs in the workplace. Explore how the law has been applied by employers and lessons learned. buff.ly/49c7CGj

New legislation will come into effect on 1 April 2024 for employers who manage #HolidayPay for workers who work irregular hours - explore what this means for your organisation including changes to calculation methods, carryover and accrual of annual leave. buff.ly/3Tu4Nup

The Equalising Deal Terms - Investor Key Principles has now launched and provides impact investors, investees and legal advisors with a new tool to address power imbalances and inequality in the sector. Check out the project - buff.ly/3IRO0fH

Our carbon reduction journey is more than just about measuring our #CarbonFootprint . Since 2009, we have been taking active steps to reduce our emissions. Here’s what we've learnt along the way - buff.ly/3V7R92w

Today sees the judgment in Ali v Green Party of England and Wales. Bates Wells' Mindy Jhittay represented the Green Party of England and Wales. This case is significant as a decision of great interest to political parties and campaigners of all kinds. buff.ly/42BcsuR

Are you considering applying for our solicitor #apprenticeship programme but would like to learn more about life as a lawyer? Join our open evening on 7 Feb to learn about our firm and meet our early careers team to discuss applications. Sign up: [email protected]

2024 promises to be a year of change for immigration routes into the UK, with plenty of new rules coming into force. We've put together a short update providing the key points for you to consider moving into the New Year. You can find the briefing here: buff.ly/47BP812

If you’re responsible for managing or safeguarding your organisation’s name, brand or online presence you may benefit from this introductory webinar on the basics of #branding and trade marks within the #charities sector. Sign up here: buff.ly/3UfMA5Z

What’s new in the #Purpose and #Impact space? The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and British think-tank, Demos, reveals that a purpose-led economy could boost UK GDP by £149bn. Read our roundup: buff.ly/3TenFiE

As part of #TrusteesWeek , we heard from Paul Seath, a Partner in our Employment team, about his reasons for volunteering as a trustee for two organisations.

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Our people are passionate about getting involved in good causes, both professionally and personally, so for #TrusteesWeek we asked some of our team about volunteering in the charity sector as trustees, and what it means to them.

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This year, #TrusteesWeek is all about recognising the ways in which trustees bring invaluable experience and expertise to their roles. Louise Harman, a Partner in our Charities team, talked to us about being part of B Lab (UK): bateswells.co.uk/updates/truste…

For #TrusteesWeek 2023, we're celebrating the incredible contributions our people make to the charities they support.
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What's new in the #Purpose and #Impact space? SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum announce a new Social Enterprise Verification scheme to unite social enterprises around the world and Competition & Markets Authority has published its final version of the Green Agreements guidance. Read our roundup: tinyurl.com/68vmykad

We have been included in The Times and The Sunday Times Best Law Firms 2024, commended for our work for administrative and public law, charities, employment and immigration.
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