2011-01-23 19:21
The Department of Health in England has been quick to point that that the transfer of NHS pensions to a 'Health-care providing Social Enterprise' does not set a new precedent for a uniform t… Read More
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A blog exploring topical legal issues facing the social economy in Northern Ireland and beyond
2010-09-01 17:13
In recent years Community Benefit Societies (BenComm's) in England & Wales and Northern Ireland have had the option of introducing an 'asset lock' within their legal framework which ensu… Read More
2010-08-24 16:53
The social mission is the common strand which runs through every social enterprise yet it can quickly become subservient to commercial pressures as organisations become increasingly fixated… Read More
2010-08-18 18:10
HMRC has released revised guidance on the 'fit and proper persons test'. This is not surprising given the uproar over the initial guidance published by HMRC Read More
2010-08-03 12:04
The Office for Civil Society has now announced that the introduction of the new Charitable Incorporated Organisation legal strucutre has been delayed yet again.It now appears that the new le… Read More
2010-07-23 14:09
Barely a day goes by without renewable or green energy being highlighed in the media and as the world frantically seeks to exploit these forms of energy to satisfy its insatiable appetite th… Read More
2010-07-09 19:05
Social enterprises, despite their often altruistic motives, are still firmly immersed in the commercial world and all the business related themes that entails. Consequently, social enterpris… Read More
2010-07-08 11:18
The Department of Finance & Personnel have recently released their response to the Assembly's Inquiry into public procurement in Northern Ireland. The Response outlines how the Departmen… Read More
2010-07-07 15:22
The NCVO has introduced a new on-line tool which helps prospective charities, social enterprises and co-operatives to sift through the host of different legal structures available and to pic… Read More
2010-07-02 08:59
Intellectual property is an integral aspect of any business and social enterprises are no different in this regard. Yet this often confusing legal concept can cause headaches for even the mo… Read More
2010-06-15 17:44
Rate ReliefCharities typically enjoy full rate relief on property they own, resulting in substantial savings for the charity.The property however must be must be occupied and used by the ch… Read More
2010-06-10 18:12
An Industrial & Provident Society (IPS) can take one of two distinct forms, namely that of a Bona Fide Co-operative or a Society for the Benefit of the Community (BenComm).A Society may… Read More
2010-06-01 15:22
If there are any general legal issues facing the social enterprise sector which you would like me to post on please fell free to make a comment below, or alternatievely, you can email at the… Read More
2010-05-27 13:51
Community Interest Companies have generally been structured as Companies Limited by Guarantee or by Shares. However Co-operatives UK have now created a Co-operative template for those wishin… Read More
2010-05-27 13:50
The newly introduced 'Fit and Proper Persons Test' has created an uproar within the UK charity Sector. The test, which scrutinises the suitability of directors/trustees has come in for scath… Read More
2010-05-26 17:21
Donations Made By Companies to CharitiesA company that produces profits will be subject to Corporation Tax. However the company can enjoy the benefits of corporation tax relief on a donation… Read More
2010-05-18 10:36
Social Franchise AgreementsKey Points:A Franchise is only as good as the agreement underpinning it. It is essential that the franchise agreement be drafted in a thorough and robust way. It m… Read More
2010-05-11 19:44
The new CIO legal structure is facing yet more delays, with its introduction now pushed back until the end of the year or possibly the beginning of 2011.This will be of great disappointment… Read More
2010-05-11 19:41
Fresh concerns have been raised about yet more delays to the proposed legislative reform of credit unions in Northern Ireland. The Assembly heard of the possible difficulties that may arise… Read More
2010-05-04 17:10
The Charity Commission (NI) has announced its timeline for the introduction of a charity register. It is hoped that new charities will begin registering from the end of June and that chariti… Read More
2010-05-03 16:13
Much has been made of the proposed reforms affecting the Credit Union movement in Northern Ireland (quite understandable given its size) but to date discussion has been relatively muted rega… Read More
2010-04-30 08:37
The final part of this series takes a look at the role of trustees in the everyday management and running of a trading subsidiary.Part 6Role of the TrusteesThe trustee must scrutinise numero… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Under the 2008 Act a "Charity" is an institution which is established for charitable purposes only. But what constitutes a "charitable purpose"? For the answer to that question we must exami… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Department of Health in England has been quick to point that that the transfer of NHS pensions to a 'Health-care providing Social Enterprise' does not set a new precedent for a uniform t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The implementation of the Charity Act (NI) 2008 may now be delayed due to a technical issue with the legislation itself in the spotlight and the definition of a "charitable purpose" in parti… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The short answer to this question is generally, no.However, there are limited circumstances where a trustee can be paid by the charity for services provided to or on behalf of a trustee whic… Read More
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