A frequent topic in news feeds right now is the effects of fraud and cyber crime on businesses and individuals. Scammers prey on the fast pace of life, hoping their victims will be too busy to question or interrogate emails,…
A frequent topic in news feeds right now is the effects of fraud and cyber crime on businesses and individuals. Scammers prey on the fast pace of life, hoping their victims will be too busy to question or interrogate emails,…
For PCCs that employ staff, remember the new Minimum and National Living Wages have now taken effect. From April 2025, the rates are as follows: Category Rate National Living Wage (21 and over) £12.21 18-20 year old £10.00 16-17 year…
The three UK charity regulators, together with the Charities Regulator in Ireland, have launched a consultation on the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities, aka the Charities SORP. Preparers, auditors and examiners of charity accounts, trustees, employees…
Our colleagues in the Ministry Development Team are looking for some feedback: The booklet Parochial Expenses of the Clergy (2017) gives guidelines to parochial clergy and PCC Treasurers about the reimbursement of expenses. We are planning to review and update the booklet. To…
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s law, received Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April. The Home Office has shared information on the next steps (full text at bottom of post). In summary: Teams at the…
The Charity Commission has issued a warning about fraudsters targeting charities with fake letters. These letters may request actions such as removing trustees or executives, releasing funds, or providing personal documents like passports or utility bills. They may appear to come from…
On 22 January this year, the Government announced a 1-year extension to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, but with a reduced pot and a cap of £25,000 per eligible building each year. Making a claim The Department for…
The Charity Commission has published guidance on the Charity Commission Annual Returns Regulations 2024, which details the information to be included in charities’ annual returns from 1 January 2025. onwards. This will be applicable to PCCs who are registered with…
The Charity Commission has issued guidance to charities on how to avoid fraud and cyber crime. This is relevant to PCCs, who are recognised as charities, even if currently excepted from registration. Guidance from the Charity Commission Protect your charity…
The Churches’ Legislation Advisory Service have updated their guidance on waste collection for churches and under what circumstances charges may apply. In short, waste from places of religious worship is regarded as domestic waste, and authorities with waste collection duties…