Have you exceeded the maximum annual pension limit? Pension providers will soon be sending annual allowance pension statements for the 2013/14 tax year to all pension scheme members contributing more than £50,000 per year to a pension scheme. The annual allowance has been reduced from £50,000 to £40,000 from 2014/15 onwards. On receipt you will … Continued
Law Commission recommends charity trustees be given power make social investments
Government should give charity trustees an explicit power to make social investments and clarify their duties on the matter, the Law Commission has recommended. The study found that although charities are generally legally permitted to make social investments, and many do so, some trustees are cautious about taking up social investment opportunities due to uncertainties … Continued
Free BWMacfarlane seminar ‘The Revised SORP Revisions’
We are providing a free seminar ideal for trustees and executives with a finance responsibility in their not-for-profit organisation. This seminar will be held on Monday 20 October 4.30pm -6.30pm at BWMacfarlane offices, 6th Floor, Castle Chambers, 43 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 9SH. During this event BWMacfarlane Chartered Accountants are working in partnership with an expert speaker … Continued
Free BWMacfarlane seminar ‘Rewarding Employees’
We are providing a free seminar aimed at all employers, in particular those with a HR or finance responsibility. This seminar will be held on Wednesday 22 October 8.30am -10.00am at BWMacfarlane offices, 6th Floor, Castle Chambers, 43 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 9SH. During this event BWMacfarlane Chartered Accountants are working in partnership with an expert … Continued
Free Auto-Enrolment Seminar 30 October 2014
We would be delighted if you would join us on Thursday 30th October 2014, 9.00am at Castle Chambers, 43 Castle St, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 9SH (BWMacfarlane offices). Registration is at 9am and there will be breafast rolls and tea/coffee on arrival. 9.30 am start. Come and listen to our panel of expert speakers including a guest … Continued
Successful Zip Wire for Mencap Liverpool!
Big thanks to Mike and Paul for taking part in Mencap Liverpool’s Zip Wire event last Sunday. There is still time to sponsor them! http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=MencapZipWireBWM
New date- Free Finance & Employment Law Update seminar
Please note this breakfast seminar is now being held on Thursday 6 November. We are providing a free seminar aimed at helping you keep your business compliant and profitable. This seminar will be held on 6 November 8.30am-10.00am at BWMacfarlane offices, 6th floor, Castle Chambers, 43 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 9SH. During this event BWMacfarlane … Continued
Social value networks join up to create ‘international force for change’
Two of the most established and respected social impact organisations are joining forces to create the largest international social value network in the world. Social Value International is the result of a merger between the international activities of The SROI Network and the Social Impact Analysts Association (SIAA). The SROI Network in the UK will … Continued
Employment-related loans – increase of £10,000 limit
From April 2014, employers can help staff with tax-free loans of up to £10,000. No taxable benefit-in-kind arises on interest-free loans where the total of all beneficial loans made to an employee does not exceed £10,000 at any time in the tax year. Such loans can prove beneficial for example in assisting employees to purchase … Continued
HMRC’s Let Property Campaign – A reminder
HMRC’s Let Property Campaign is aimed at people renting out residential property who have not registered for tax or have not paid enough tax. It is open to all residential property landlords with undeclared income, and there is no date given as yet for when it will close. The Campaign is designed to give people … Continued