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06 July 2018

Safeguarding update

Very few people will have missed the latest scandals to have hit the sector. All of which involve very different scenarios, but all connected under the topic of ‘safeguarding’ and because the relevant charities seemingly failed to take necessary action to safeguard their beneficiaries, members, volunteers or staff, as the case may be.

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Michael Powner and Ellen Roberts write for People Management on the benefits and drawbacks of novel compensation packages

Michael Powner

In the Press
31 Oct 2022
The benefits and drawbacks of novel compensation packages Read More The benefits and drawbacks of novel compensation packages
The Art Net quotes Petra Warrington on how the Charities Act will impact restitution cases

In the Press
28 Sep 2022
A new law will give national museums significantly more power to deaccession works and make progress on restitution cases. Read More A new law will give national museums significantly more power to deaccession works and make progress on restitution cases.
Lesley O'Leary writes for The Law Society Gazette on law firm strategy

Lesley O’Leary

In the Press
02 Sep 2022
‘You need to have a frank discussion about the things that matter to clients’ Read More ‘You need to have a frank discussion about the things that matter to clients’
Pro bono client Everyday Plastic launches collaboration with Greenpeace UK

Sarah Farrelly

News
06 Apr 2022
Are you aware of how much plastic is passing through your home? Do you know what happens to it? Read More Are you aware of how much plastic is passing through your home? Do you know what happens to it?
Sarah Rowley quoted by Charity Finance on the legal issues facing charities in 2022

Sarah Rowley

In the Press
22 Mar 2022
The charities bill will make a number of changes to the legal landscape, but charities also need to be aware of other upcoming legislation. Read More The charities bill will make a number of changes to the legal landscape, but charities also need to be aware of other upcoming legislation.
Philanthropy Insights – A discussion with John Pepin and Rennie Hoare of Philanthropy Impact

Sarah Rowley

Podcasts
12 Jan 2022
Join us as we discuss the current landscape of philanthropy in the UK and current trends, priorities and concerns amongst philanthropists. Read More Join us as we discuss the current landscape of philanthropy in the UK and current trends, priorities and concerns amongst philanthropists.
Sarah Rowley appears in the Apollo and Charles Russell Speechlys’ art law series on the future of museum governance

Sarah Rowley

In the Press
10 Dec 2021
Are the responsibilities and duties of museum boards in the UK the same as they were, say, 20 years ago? Read More Are the responsibilities and duties of museum boards in the UK the same as they were, say, 20 years ago?
Rethinking Museum Governance

Sarah Rowley

Insights
08 Dec 2021
What are the legal responsibilities of museum trustees? Read More What are the legal responsibilities of museum trustees?
Pro bono client The Matrix Trust opens The Hideaway café in Guildford

Sarah Farrelly

News
01 Dec 2021
Profits from every purchase at the café are fed back into Matrix youth projects. Read More Profits from every purchase at the café are fed back into Matrix youth projects.
National Pro Bono Week 2021: Z2K’s Disability Benefit Appeals initiative

Peter Carlyon

Insights
02 Nov 2021
In 2019, Charles Russell Speechlys joined forces with Zacchaeus 2000 Trust a frontline legal services charity. Read More In 2019, Charles Russell Speechlys joined forces with Zacchaeus 2000 Trust a frontline legal services charity.
Pro bono partnership with Atkins and Z2K sees successful first Disability Benefit Appeals case

Sarah Farrelly

News
09 Sep 2021
Charles Russell Speechlys launched our partnership with Atkins and Zacchaeus 2000 Trust to take on Disability Benefit Appeals cases. Read More Charles Russell Speechlys launched our partnership with Atkins and Zacchaeus 2000 Trust to take on Disability Benefit Appeals cases.
Amelia Goodwin writes for Civil Society on a recent employment tribunal ruling which found that anxiety constitutes a disability

In the Press
09 Aug 2021
The tribunal found that an anxiety state constitutes a disability for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010. Read More The tribunal found that an anxiety state constitutes a disability for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010.
Pro bono advice helps charity acquire properties for homeless people

Sarah Farrelly

Insights
04 Aug 2021
Transform is a Surrey-based charity providing housing and support to more than 1,700 homeless and vulnerable people every year. Read More Transform is a Surrey-based charity providing housing and support to more than 1,700 homeless and vulnerable people every year.
Charles Russell Speechlys become a Corporate Member of Philanthropy Impact

Kerry Stares

News
16 Jul 2021
Charles Russell Speechlys are delighted to become a Corporate Member of Philanthropy Impact. Read More Charles Russell Speechlys are delighted to become a Corporate Member of Philanthropy Impact.
Sustainable Investing: From ESG Integration to Impact Investing

Insights
13 May 2021
We have a wide perspective on the range of issues that fall within the spectrum from ESG to impact investing. Read More We have a wide perspective on the range of issues that fall within the spectrum from ESG to impact investing.
Pro bono partnership between Charles Russell Speechlys and Social Business Trust

Sarah Farrelly

News
07 Apr 2021
Our partnership with Social Business Trust (SBT) is going from strength to strength. Read More Our partnership with Social Business Trust (SBT) is going from strength to strength.
Setting up a charitable foundation and sustainable investment

Sarah Rowley

Podcasts
16 Jul 2020
Heather Maizels and Sarah Rowley discuss aspects of philanthropy, including setting up a charitable foundation and sustainable investments Read More Heather Maizels and Sarah Rowley discuss aspects of philanthropy, including setting up a charitable foundation and sustainable investments
How have philanthropists responded to COVID-19 impact? What trends have we started to see?

Insights
01 Jun 2020
Philanthropists have responded quickly since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. Read More Philanthropists have responded quickly since the start of the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19: Charity Update

Sarah Rowley

Insights
01 Apr 2020
COVID-19 has placed charities and not-for-profits under financial pressure, yet their role is more important than ever. Read More COVID-19 has placed charities and not-for-profits under financial pressure, yet their role is more important than ever.
A charitable celebration

Richard Honey

Insights
24 Sep 2018
Charitable giving in Surrey Read More Charitable giving in Surrey

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