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Winter come early: the charity sector and the impact of Covid-19
Posted: 13/05/2020
As the world contemplates an uncertain economic future, trustees of UK grant making charities will be all too aware that many operational charities will be looking to them to plug the gap in their finances left by falling income, closed shops and the cancellation of fundraising events...…>>
Charity meetings for trustees and members during lockdown: law and practice
Posted: 06/05/2020
Charity trustees typically meet several times a year, and many charities are required to hold annual general meetings (AGMs). This article considers how meetings can lawfully be held while social distancing means that meetings in-person cannot take place, specific issues relating to AGMs, and good practice for virtual meetings...…>>
Charities: keeping in touch with remote employees and volunteers
Posted: 05/05/2020
Charities often have loyal and passionate staff and volunteers, who believe strongly in their employer’s cause. This article explores some legal and practical issues about communicating with staff and volunteers at a time where many may be working remotely or are furloughed...…>>
Charity fundraising and regulation – the importance of compliance
Posted: 06/03/2020
Charities rely on public generosity. Fundraising is a key function for many and a process that is often subject to public and regulatory scrutiny......>>
Another prestigious award for Penningtons Manches’ charities team
Posted: 04/10/2018
The charities practice at Penningtons Manches has won its second award in as many weeks. Members of the team were delighted to take home the Advisory Provider of the Year award at the Charity Times Awards 2018 ceremony, which took place last night......>>

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Legacy update - September 2019
One of the many interesting aspects to practising in the legacy sphere of charities law is the obscure legal doctrines and rules that occasionally rise to the surface......

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Charity legacy report 2017 - bridging the gap?
The charities team at Penningtons Manches saw an increasing need to better understand some of the challenges for charities and probate practitioners when dealing with the specialist area of legacies to charities.

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