by Hawsons | Jul 1, 2020 | Charities, Simon Bladen
An investigation conducted by the Charity Commission discovered that serious mismanagement at the Royal National Institute of Blind People exposed some children in the charity’s care to undue risk. An official inquiry into the charity has uncovered comprehensive... 
by Hawsons | Jun 9, 2020 | Charities, Simon Bladen
Independent Age is inviting small charities that work with older people to apply for a share of a £2m fund. The aim is to support charities that will make a difference to older people. This national charity is planning four rounds of funding with each round offering... 
by Hawsons | Jun 9, 2020 | Charities, Simon Bladen
The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on how to report serious incidents during the coronavirus pandemic. The Charity Commission has outlined in this report that it is still vitally important to report serious incidents to them. Reporting incidents as early... 
by Hawsons | May 26, 2020 | Charities, covid-19, Simon Bladen
The Small Business Grant fund is aimed at businesses with ongoing fixed property-related costs and is primarily based on the rateable value of a property. The problem for charities is that many are already claiming charity business rates relief and so are not eligible... 
by Hawsons | Apr 14, 2020 | Charities, Simon Bladen
Chancellor announces coronavirus aid for frontline charities A Government funding package of £750 million to help charities was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 8 April. This package has been put in place with some charities facing possible collapse due to... 
by Hawsons | Mar 24, 2020 | Charities, covid-19, Simon Bladen
Charity COVID-19 Update At this moment in time many charities will be understandably concerned about what the COVID-19 outbreak means for them. The government want to assure charities that they will be as flexible and pragmatic as possible during the coronavirus...