Charities and Not for Profit

Having a contract in writing: why you need one and why it's a good investment

Many business deals are concluded by “Gentleman’s Agreements”. These can work for people and businesses - until there is an issue or uncertainty. Unfortunately, deals and relationships in business can, and do, go wrong for many reasons....

What to consider when resigning as a charity trustee

Hopefully, as all trustees of charities will be aware, whilst appointed as a trustee you owe the charity to which you are appointed a duty to act in its best interests. But what is the position if you decide to retire, and does the simple act of wishing to...

Health and Social Care Act 2012

On 27 March 2012, the Health and Social Care Bill 2010-12 received Royal Assent to become the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (“Act”). Key reforms under the Act include the introduction of clinical commissioning groups with responsibility for...