Bottomline
Spring 2012
It's 7:59pm on Wednesday 22nd February, 2012
Charities need spirit of collaboration
If interest rates continue to be at the bottom end of the scale, which it appears they will be, then this is going to continue to have an impact on certain parts of the charity sector, particularly charitable foundations which depend on investment income to provide funds for distribution. Add to that the lack of [...]
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Tracey Johnson
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Advice for Charities
On December 21 2011
What to consider in a charity merger
Tracey Johnson, partner and charities specialist at Moore and Smalley Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, identifies crucial issues that must be taken into account by charities considering a merger.
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Tracey Johnson
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Advice for Charities
On July 15 2011
Gift Aid on admissions and membership subscriptions
According to recent figures charities received nearly a billion pounds from Gift Aid last year. However, it is apparent that many charities are still not reclaiming the full amount of Gift Aid they are entitled to. This article focuses on where your charity can qualify for Gift Aid on admission fees and membership subscription. Admission [...]
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Tracey Richardson
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Advice for Businesses, Advice for Charities
On March 28 2010
Important changes in charity reporting requirements
Finding your way through the minefield that is charity financial reporting has never been simple, but with the full implementation of both the Charities Act 2006 and the 2006 Companies Act in the last year, requirements have changed yet again. Do you know on what basis your charity’s accounts need to be prepared, which regime [...]
Posted by
Susanna Casey
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Advice for Businesses, Advice for Charities
On March 27 2010
Is grant money subject to VAT?
Sooner or later every charity will seek “G” (grant) money and must decide if it is vatable. The unexpected loss of VAT from a grant can be a huge blow so care taken at the start can be repaid many times over. Always ensure all grants applied for are “£x excluding VAT if applicable” to [...]
Posted by
Stephen Adams
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Advice for Businesses, Advice for Charities
On March 26 2010
Why alternative investments could work for charities
As the governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King recently predicted, Consumer Price Inflation reached 3.5 per cent in January – the fastest annual pace for 14 months – requiring him to write a letter of explanation to the Chancellor. In it, the governor said the inflation rise was ‘temporary’ and he anticipates this [...]
Posted by
Laurence Kelly
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Advice for Businesses, Advice for Charities
On March 26 2010
