For the fifth year running, we are celebrating Trustees’ Week 2014 from the 10-16 November. The nationwide campaign raises awareness of trusteeship, celebrates the great work trustees do and encourages people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference. We also run a free Trustee Match service were we help charities … Continued
The Charity Commission has today announced changes to the annual return, the tool it uses to hold charities accountable to the public. The regulator says the changes, which will apply when charities report on their financial years ending in 2015, will strengthen its ability to identify risk and will ensure people have access to the … Continued
A new scheme matching up IT professionals from the private sector to provide free advice on security and data protection to charities has been announced. The GiveADay initiative will see senior technology professionals from UK companies paired up with charities according to their needs. So far almost 100 IT professionals, including Andrezj Kawalec, chief technology … Continued
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
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
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
We are providing a free seminar aimed at executives, trustees and fundraisers of any charities and not-for-profit organisations which would benefit from a better understanding of Impact Reporting. This seminar will be held on Monday 6 October 5.00pm-7.00pm at The Box at FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ. During this event BWMacfarlane Chartered Accountants … Continued
HMRC has amended its guidance for charities that claim Gift Aid on the sale of donated goods.Gift Aid normally only applies to gifts of money by an individual. However, in certain situations, Gift Aid can be claimed by charities or community amateur sports clubs on the income from the sale of supporters’ goods on their … Continued
We are providing a free seminar aimed at helping those who would like a better understanding of the different legal structures and purpose of social enterprises, including charities and community interest companies, as well as more obscure legal structures. This seminar will be held on 22 September 4.30pm-6.30pm at DWF, 5 St Paul’s Square, Old … Continued
HMRC have amended their guidance for charities that operate a simplified process for claiming Gift Aid on donations from the sale of donated goods to explain how repayment claims will be affected when HMRC identify donations given by non-taxpayers. While Gift Aid does not apply if a person simply donates goods to a charity, it … Continued
🎅🏻BWM Christmas opening hours🎅🏻
🎄The BWM office will be closed over the Christmas period from close of business on Friday 22 December 2023 at 12pm until 9am on Tuesday 2 January 2024. 🎄
The Easter Bunny has come early!🐣Chocolate inspired pay day treat for all our lovely staff 🍫 🐇
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