A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows a person, known as the Donor, to appoint one or more trusted individuals, known as Attorneys, to make decisions on their behalf. These may concern property and finances,
More about The missing piece of most estate plans: Lasting Powers of AttorneyCharities continue to operate against a backdrop of financial pressure, increasing regulation and evolving risks. Following International Day of Charity on 5 September, it is a timely opportunity to reflect on the vital contribution that charities, funders and philanthropic organisations
More about Charity & Philanthropy Focus – September 2026While every case will turn on its facts, UK charity law and best practice provides a clear framework to help trustees decide whether they can, and if so, if they should proceed to the courts. Litigation and trustees’ duties Charities
More about When can a charity litigate? Key points for trusteesThe recent cyber-security incident affecting Beacon Apps Ltd, a CRM provider used by many charities and not-for-profit organisations, is a reminder that organisations can be affected even where the root cause lies with a third-party supplier. While every incident turns
More about Personal data breaches: what charities need to knowThe Charity Commission annual return is often one such trigger. Registered charities in England and Wales must submit an annual return, or report income and spending, each year. The return can require trustees to confirm key information about how the
More about Is it time for a policy health check?Over time, those funds can become administratively burdensome and may leave charitable resources underused where their purposes are no longer practical or sufficiently flexible. Fund rationalisation is rarely at the top of the agenda, but it may be worth revisiting.
More about Restricted funds: unlocking value for more effective useA succession of days above 30°C has had a ripple effect across public health, transport and agriculture, leading to disruption as well as school closures. We are seeing time and again that crises do not occur in splendid isolation. In
More about Philanthropy: from crisis response to crisis readinessReviewing your estate planning and wider arrangements may sound like a significant undertaking, but it does not necessarily require a complete overhaul. With that in mind, our private client checklist considers five key areas to review this autumn. Your pension
More about Getting your house in order: a private client checklist for SeptemberResolution Together allows suitable separating couples in England and Wales to instruct one specially trained family lawyer for joint legal advice, helping them resolve arrangements for finances, children and divorce without immediately taking adversarial positions. What is Resolution Together? Resolution
More about Resolution Together: one lawyer, one divorce for solutions not squabblingThe new transparency regime for contractual rights over land is coming into effect on 6 April 2027. The Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 (“the Regulations”) will require information about certain agreements affecting registered land in England
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