Our associate Hayley Marsden summarises some of the practical discussion points covered in our recent Senior Leadership Forum: 'What happens next? Navigating the challenges and opportunities of an #electionyear '.
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#charitylaw

Good #governance is crucial to the effective operation of #societies – particularly those looking to grow – regardless of size, legal form or business sector. Our partner Peter Parker takes a closer look at the Co-operative corporate governance code.
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We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming #StudentsUnions webinar series where, across two compelling online sessions, we will be focusing on how to navigate complex and sensitive issues that involve Students’ Unions.
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#LoveSUs

Companies House fees are set to increase significantly from 1 May 2024, impacting both new and existing UK companies. Our Associate Nick Dunn & trainee solicitor Susannah Hope discuss how these changes affect different companies in our latest article.
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Crypto-philanthropy is on the rise however it can be difficult to assess whether it’s the right thing for your #charity . Our partner Laura Moss considers five questions #charities should ask before getting started.
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#cryptocurrency #cryptophilanthropy

We are seeing an increasing number of #towncouncils and #parishcouncils explore the possibility of using their surplus land for community-led housing. Our #communityledhousing expert Laura Moss explains how it works.
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Competing demands, reduced funding and increased costs are just some of the challenges arising from the current #costoflivingcrisis which #charities are having to tackle.
We summarises the practical points covered at our Senior Leadership Forum.
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Our partner Laura Moss and solicitor Holly Marshall clear up the confusion over who has the authority to sign documents on behalf of an unincorporated students’ union.
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#studentsunion #nus #loveSUs

With a #generalelection looming, our next Charity Leadership Forum will focus on the challenges & opportunities an election year can bring. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, share ideas and plan for the future.
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Setting up a new #communityledhousing group can be a challenging process.
Our partner Laura Moss and solicitor Daniel Lewis explore the support which is available for community-led housing groups in our latest article.
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#cohousing #ecohousing

We’re delighted to welcome Adrian Maxwell from Rathbones Group Plc as guest speaker at our next Charity Leadership Forum. Along with our solicitors Clare and Hayley he will discuss the impact that a #generalelection may have on the #charities sector.
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We've been advising on the use of registered societies for many years & are experts in this (somewhat niche) area of law.
Our partners share some examples of societies we've registered, illustrating the range of projects which societies can be used for.
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Our next Charity Leadership Forum is fast approaching, and we’re thrilled to be joined by guest speaker Adrian Maxwell from Rathbones Group Plc who will discuss some of the opportunities for & restrictions on #charities in a pre-election period.
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Our partner Laura Moss & trainee solicitor Susannah Allen look at when a society’s registration might be cancelled by the Financial Conduct Authority & the implications this has.
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#cooperativesocieties #communitybenefitsocieties #registeredsocieties

The process of changing from one legal structure to another can be complex. However, under the Co-operative & Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, it's possible to convert from a society to a company & vice versa using statutory conversion processes.
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With a #generalelection looming, our next Charity Leadership Forum will focus on the challenges & opportunities an election year can bring. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, share ideas and plan for the future.
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In this article our partner Laura Moss looks at the innovative solutions which #communityledhousing offers for young people having difficulties securing their own home. 🔗 bit.ly/3zmj0QB
#cohousing

Today our solicitors Daniel Lewis & Laurel Sleet delivered an online #trusteetraining workshop with Yorkshire Funders Forum. Thanks go to YFF for organising the event and to our delegates for some great conversations relating to #charitygovernance .
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Our partner Laura Moss and solicitor Daniel Lewis explore how students' unions can run campaigns and engage with political activity whilst complying with Charity Commission guidance.
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#studentsunions #politicalcampaigning #SUs

We are delighted to see our associate Joanna Blackman & trainee solicitor Mark Beech’s article offering an overview of the new procedures to amend a charity’s constitution in the Charities Act 2022 on the Civil Society Media Ltd website.
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#CharitiesAct