We wanted to share some updates on the Charity Governance Code for 2025! Following a period of consultation, the voluntary steering group released a

The new SORP marks an important moment for the charity sector. At Sayer Vincent, we welcome the publication and the opportunity it provides to

Let’s face it, whilst the relationship between banks and charities is vital, it’s not always easy and they certainly don’t always speak the same

Earlier this summer, the Charity Commission announced it would direct part of its £8m funding boost towards improving impact reporting across the sector. At

Since its early beginnings in 1990 and following its expansion in scope in 2000, Gift Aid has raised tens of billions of additional funds

The consultation on the Exposure Draft of the new SORP closed on 20th June. There are 100 consultation responses published on the SORP microsite:

At the heart of being a charity trustee is passion, a belief in the cause and a commitment to making a difference, but passion

Mergers between charities are being talked about more often, but the conversation still tends to centre on financial distress. That perspective can be limiting.

Job security is not what it was, and I get why charities are restricting what already was limited funding on areas like internal audit.

Leadership is changing. Across the charity and social purpose sector, leaders are being asked to do more with less, navigate complexity with clarity, and

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is currently reviewing a number of key financial thresholds for charities, and they want your input.

The exposure draft of the updated Charities SORP is now open for consultation until 20 June 2025. This is the most significant change to

The term ‘bean counter’ has followed Accountants around for years, and we like to think that most of us can take it in good

Choosing the right audit firm is a pivotal decision for any organisation, and one that should not be taken lightly. In my experience as

The SORP making body has released the Exposure Draft of the new SORP, along with a public consultation which runs until Friday 20 June.

Fundraising should be a positive force, enabling charities to fulfil their missions and support their beneficiaries. For most organisations, this remains true. However, increasing

It’s often easy to focus on negative headlines, and sometimes, it feels like there are more of these than there are positive ones. So,

As we move into 2025, many organisations are facing a landscape of ongoing financial pressure, regulatory change and heightened risks. For many, cost-cutting is