In Mohammed v Patel [2024] EWHC 2581, members of an unincorporated charity successfully challenged the charity’s internal process to elect its Executive Committee. The case highlighted several breaches of the…
Read moreYes, held the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in Alexis v Westminster Drug Project (WDP). It was found by the EAT that length of service, while valuable, was not relevant where…
Read moreLack of agility and board-level capacity stretch can be serious risks for charities. With much to contend with on the operational and regulatory front, even a minor crisis can significantly…
Read moreTalks of a £22bn black hole in central government finances have been overshadowed by claims made by the County Council Network (CCN), suggesting that for local government the deficit is…
Read moreWhat is special category data? Under the UK GDPR, certain types of personal data are considered more sensitive and are granted additional protection. This is often referred to as special…
Read moreThe Law Commission has recently published a consultation paper proposing potential changes to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, which affects business tenants’ right to security of tenure. This right…
Read moreCommercial partnerships between businesses and charitable institutions are increasingly popular, aligning with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. While these collaborations can bring significant benefits, they also require strict compliance…
Read moreWhat is ESOS? The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a UK regulation aimed at encouraging energy efficiency in large businesses. It requires companies meeting specific size thresholds to report…
Read moreWhy do we have to complete Anti-Money Laundering Checks? All solicitors in England are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. These checks are to prevent the firm’s…
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