Charity Chats: cybercrime, fraud and social media
In the latest Charity Chats, our regular panellists discuss the threat of fraud and cybercrime, which is growing and changing on an almost daily basis. James Saunders (Partner – Moore Kingston Smith), Charles Mesquita (Charities Director – Quilter Cheviot) and Catherine Rustomji (Partner and Head of Charities – Shakespeare Martineau) examine recent examples of how…
READ MORECharity Chats: reflections on 2022 and thoughts for 2023
In the latest Charity Chats, the panel reflect on the important work the sector, trustees and volunteers do and provide their thoughts and observations of the last year. James Saunders (Partner – Moore Kingston Smith), Charles Mesquita (Charities Director – Quilter Cheviot) and Catherine Rustomji (Partner and Head of Charities – Shakespeare Martineau) also look…
READ MORECharity Chats: financial reporting – are charity accounts useful?
Major changes to financial reporting guidance are on the horizon, potentially increasing the complexity and scope of charities’ accounts. In the latest Charity Chats, James Saunders (Partner – Moore Kingston Smith), Charles Mesquita (Charities Director – Quilter Cheviot) and Catherine Rustomji (Partner and Head of Charities – Shakespeare Martineau) discuss how useful charity accounts really…
READ MORECharity Chats: should trustees be paid?
In an article recently featured in Charity Finance magazine, New Philanthropy Capital’s recommendation to the Charity Commission is to make it easier to pay trustees, as it will increase diversity on charity boards. James Saunders (Partner – Moore Kingston Smith), Charles Mesquita (Charities Director – Quilter Cheviot) and Catherine Rustomji (Partner and Head of Charities…
READ MORECharity Chats: founder syndrome and trustee motivations
In the latest Charity Chats, James Saunders (Partner – Moore Kingston Smith), Charles Mesquita (Charities Director – Quilter Cheviot) and Catherine Rustomji (Partner and Head of Charities – Shakespeare Martineau) discuss the different drivers for those establishing charities, or volunteering as trustees. They also look at the opportunities and potential pitfalls that may follow. If…
READ MORECharity Chats: how well are charities served in parliament?
With the prospect of a new Prime Minister on the horizon, our regular panel James Saunders (Partner – Moore Kingston Smith), Charles Mesquita (Charities Director – Quilter Cheviot) and Catherine Rustomji (Partner and Head of Charities – Shakespeare Martineau) discuss the nature of the relationship between parliament and the charity sector, especially whether charities are…
READ MORECharity Chats: ethical investments – is this a momentous new judgement?
Ethical investments are considered in our latest Charity Chats. James Saunders (Partner – Moore Kingston Smith), Charles Mesquita (Charities Director – Quilter Cheviot) and Catherine Rustomji (Partner and Head of Charities –Shakespeare Martineau) discuss the recent judgement where two aligned charities sought legal clarification around trustees’ ability to exclude investments if they consider them in…
READ MORECharity Chats: too many charities – what does the future hold?
In the first of a new “Charity Chats” series, Catherine Rustomji (Partner and Head of Charities – Shakespeare Martineau) chairs a panel with James Saunders (Partner – Moore Kingston Smith) and Charles Mesquita (Charities Director – Quilter Cheviot). Watch as they discuss the perennial question of whether there are too many charities – who decides…
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