charities

Mysterious Charitable Gifts - The Smithsonian Legacy

July 30, 2010 10:29

The Smithsonian in Washington DC is the largest museum in the world and houses the legacy of an entire country.  A little known fact is that this American national treasure is owed to a legacy of a different kind, a single charitable bequest by a man who had never even visited the...

Reporting of trustees' expenses in Annual Accounts and controls over expenses

wendybambrick@mercerhole.co.uk
July 27, 2010 08:18

The Independent Expert Group issued a report on expenses which highlighted the importance of good internal control procedures on the payment of expenses to trustees, staff and volunteers.

Potential good news for Charities - VAT

Jane Stacey
July 20, 2010 11:53

David Cameron confirmed will consult with the Treasury over the additional VAT cost which Charities will suffer when the VAT rate increase takes effect next January.

Public Benefit - UPDATE

wendybambrick@mercerhole.co.uk
July 13, 2010 09:17

On 8 July the Charity Commission released an update on its public benefit work.

Revised financial guidance for charities

wendybambrick@mercerhole.co.uk
July 07, 2010 15:20

On 8 June 2010, the Charity Commission published four updated sets of financial guidance for charities.