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Rob Geary

VAT exemption for charities and eligible bodies holding fundraising events

24.07.2025
Rob Geary
News, VAT, Charities
3 min read

Charities and other qualifying bodies, such as non-profit making entities, have now received some clarity about the VAT liability of fundraising events.

Stef Smith Manager at Lovewell Blake

Beware entering into "novel, contentious and repercussive" transactions without DfE approval

02.07.2025
Stef Smith
Charities
3 min read

Seeking DfE consent for ‘Novel, Contentious and Repercussive’ transactions is vital.

Abi Robinson

Diversifying income – an increasing priority for charities

28.05.2025
Abi Robinson
News, Charities
3 min read

In a world in which the fundraising environment has changed drastically, charities need to think seriously about diversifying their income.

Rebecca Frost, Assistant manager for Lovewell Blake

Academies Accounts Direction

10.04.2025
Rebecca Frost
Charities
1 min read

The DfE have now released the Academies Accounts Direction 2024 – 2025 for academy trust accounts ending 31 August 2025, along with model accounts and the auditor framework and guide.

Tracy Cox, chair of Lovewell Blake’s fundraising committee and grants panel

Charities and voluntary groups urged to apply for share of £30,000 community fund

10.03.2025
Tracy Cox
News, Charities
3 min read

Local community organisations invited to bid for grants of up to £2,000.

Kyle Smith, Manager for Lovewell Blake

Why being a charity trustee is a good idea?

17.02.2025
Kyle Smith
Charities
3 min read

Becoming a trustee doesn’t just benefit the charity involved, but offers many rewards to the individual, says Kyle Smith of Lovewell Blake’s Charities team.

Rebecca Frost, Assistant Manager for Lovewell Blake

Charities need to start preparing now for new accounting rules coming next year

29.01.2025
Rebecca Frost
Charities
4 min read

Although the new Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) doesn’t come into effect until next year, charities should be getting ready for it now.

Abi Robinson, Audit Director

Seek support to maximise gift aid opportunities

18.12.2024
Abi Robinson
Charities
3 min read

A new report has highlighted a multi-million pound funding gap caused by inconsistent take-up of Gift Aid – which is shocking when many charities are struggling to make ends meet.

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