Knowledge Hub

The charity sector is at a crossroads, particularly around finances and operations. The pace and scale of change your organisation needs will vary but standing still is not an option. Knowing how far to push, and how fast to move, is one of the hardest calls you’ll face. PwC’s Amy McEwan & Emily Beatty provide a practical framework to getting it right.

Following the new VAT rules which have recently come into effect regarding donated goods, another positive policy exemption for charities has now been introduced.

In this piece, the Charity Team at Sarasin & Partners, explain how recent events in the Middle East could impact charity investors.

While the updated Charities SORP introduces new expectations, many of the same reporting challenges continue to appear in practice. Addressing these recurring issues is key to improving reporting quality.

The updated Charities SORP introduces significant changes to the Trustees’ Annual Report. While many of these are technical in nature, they reflect a broader shift towards greater transparency, accountability and meaningful reporting.

The US-Iran War is about to enter its sixth week. Although a temporary ceasefire is in place at the time of writing, concerns as to how it will impact the lives of the people and communities we serve and love have not gone away. The only ‘known’ is that the global socioeconomic picture will remain uncertain for some time.

This week, CFG reaches a significant milestone in its digital transformation. Milly Durrant, CFG's Director for Engagement, explains what we've done, what's coming next and what it means for you.

Moving from dialogue to true collaboration can feel like climbing a double helix; it isn't a straight path. CFG's Emma Abbott shares the lessons learned through recent collaboration with some of the UK's biggest banks, and invites you to be part of the conversation too.

This article from Steve Harper, Partner and Head of Social Purpose at HaysMac, outlines the main ways charities can collaborate and highlights key considerations for mergers, with a focus on practical insights.

The Department for Communities in Northern Ireland has confirmed that Section 167 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 will be repealed following its 2025 consultation. The provision, which was never commenced, was intended to create a registration route for charities established outside Northern Ireland but operating there. 

March is when people across the world celebrate the achievements of women and the contributions they make. We therefore spoke to Kate Oprava, who oversees financial management and company secretarial responsibilities at Funds for Women Graduates (FfWG), a charity with over a century of history supporting women in higher education.

UK charities are generally exempt from reporting obligations under the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, thanks to their Deemed-Compliant Financial Institution status under the UK–US Intergovernmental Agreement. However, charities operating internationally should plan ahead, as foreign banks may be unfamiliar with UK charitable status and could apply withholding to US-sourced payments.