Category: Charity

A Treasury task force explained on the 9 October how listed companies and financial firms will have to outline plans to cut carbon emissions in the transition to a 2050 net-zero economy. The plans dovetail with pre-existing mandatory climate standards, which are set to be replaced by new measures from the International Sustainability Standards Board … Continued

The Charity Commission has launched a consultation on its approach to and new proposed questions for the Annual Return for financial years starting on or after 1 January 2023. They want to obtain data to allow them to regulate charities more effectively and allow flexibility to include or omit questions in the Return each year.  … Continued

The UK Government is now offering help to businesses with the upfront costs to install charge points. The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible applicants with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. The scheme is available for B&Bs, campsites, small hotels, … Continued

Liverpool City Council (LCC) is offering a short-term grant for organisations across the city, for new* projects, that contribute towards the aims and priorities of the Inclusive Growth Plan. The project must: Tackle an underlying issue in your local community Benefit the wider community and not just support a single user group Make a real long … Continued

BWM Chartered Accountants are hosting a Free Charity Autumn Update Seminar on Wednesday 2 October from 9am. Full details are provided here. Timings: 9am to 12noon Venue: The Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool City Centre, L1 3BT Complimentary breakfast pastries and drinks will be provided on arrival with a break for refreshments mid-morning. Booking … Continued

BWM Chartered Accountants are hosting a Free Charity Spring Update Seminar on Tuesday 30 April from 9am. Full details are provided here Timings: 9am to 12noon Venue: The Quaker Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool City Centre, L1 3BT Complimentary breakfast pastries and drinks will be provided on arrival with a break for refreshments mid-morning. Booking is … Continued

Liverpool City Council have announced that the opening date of the new two-year Our Liverpool Grant Programme 2019/21 is Monday 4th February with a closing date of midday Monday 4th March. Once the Grant is ‘live’, the Application Pack and Guidance document will be available to download via the Liverpool City Council webpage link: https://liverpool.gov.uk/business/finance-funding-and-grants/community-funding-and-grants/ … Continued

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued FRS 102 amendments which will be mandatory for all accounting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2019 therefore affecting charities with year-end of 31 December 2019 onwards.  As this is a change in accounting standard, this is also likely to require a prior year adjustment in the … Continued

New guidance was published on 12 November 2018 regarding how to change a charity’s accounting reference date (or accounting year end as it it’s more commonly known). The guidance differentiates between Rules for charities that are not companies and Rules for charities that are companies Rules for charities that are not companies If your charity … Continued

Liverpool City Council is now accepting applications from Liverpool-based, constituted not-for-profit organisations for Community Resource Grant funding for 2019/20. £625,000 is available for organisations who can help us deliver the Inclusive Growth Plan. £100,000 is available for organisations who can help increase the capacity of Liverpool’s charity and voluntary sector. The closing date is 12 … Continued