The Law Commission for England and Wales has published recommendations, as part of its charity law project, in respect of social investment by charities: see here (pdf). A summary of the recommendations is available here (pdf). The Commission recommends, amongst other things, that a new statutory power should be created, conferring on charity trustees the power to make social investments (in doing so, the Commission's aim is to put the law beyond doubt).
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Showing posts with label charities act 2006. Show all posts
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
UK: Law Commission recommendations on social investment by charities
The Law Commission for England and Wales has published recommendations, as part of its charity law project, in respect of social investment by charities: see here (pdf). A summary of the recommendations is available here (pdf). The Commission recommends, amongst other things, that a new statutory power should be created, conferring on charity trustees the power to make social investments (in doing so, the Commission's aim is to put the law beyond doubt).
Thursday, 10 November 2011
UK: review of the legal and regulatory framework governing charities
The Government has announced, in a written ministerial statement (here, pdf), that a review of the legal and regulatory framework governing charities, including but not restricted to the operation of the Charities Act (2006), is to be undertaken by Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts. The review's terms of reference are available here (pdf) and include the transparency and accountability of the charity sector, including reporting and auditing.
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