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Stef Smith Manager at Lovewell Blake

'Little and often' is the key to complying with new SORP's trustees' report requirements

07.05.2026
Stef Smith
News, Charities
3 min read

Don’t leave it until the end of the year to start work on complying with new Trustees’ Report requirements.

 

Abi Robinson

Avoid tears by getting to grips with the tiers

13.04.2026
Abi Robinson
Charities
3 min read

The new SORP marks a major shift in how charities must report their finances, with how much information your charity must disclose determined by a new three tier framework.

Rebecca Frost, Assistant manager for Lovewell Blake

Academies Accounts Direction

26.03.2026
Rebecca Frost
Charities
1 min read

The DfE have now released the Academies accounts direction 2025-2026 for accounting periods ending 31 August 2026, along with model accounts and the auditor framework and guide.

Rebbeca Frost

Reporting requirements in new Charities SORP shine light in importance of robust reserves policy

12.01.2026
Rebecca Frost
Charities
4 min read

With new rules on the reporting of reserves contained in the new Charities SORP, it is more important than ever that charities’ reserves policies reflect their current needs.

Stef Smith Manager at Lovewell Blake

Pressing need for charities to mitigate risks to financial resilience

15.12.2025
Stef Smith
News, Charities
2 min read

With risks to financial resilience identified by the Charity Commission as one of the pressing issues facing charities, robust budgeting and quality information are key.

Abi Robinson, Director, Lovewell Blake Bury St Edmunds

Bigger than expected increases in charity audit thresholds is good news

04.11.2025
Abi Robinson
Charities, Audit and Accountancy
2 min read

Significantly increased audit and independent examiner thresholds for charities are good news, will lead to reduced costs and make it easier for charities to grow.

Stef Smith Manager at Lovewell Blake

How to ensure your christmas charity event is exempt from tax

29.10.2025
Stef Smith
Charities
3 min read

With many charities planning Christmas fundraising events, it’s a good time to remember that such events can qualify for exemption from VAT and other taxes - but only if they fulfil some specific conditions.

Kyle Smith

Should charities get involved in cryptocurrencies

27.10.2025
Kyle Smith
Charities
3 min read

The growth of cryptocurrencies has presented trustees with a new dilemma.

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