slb@hawsons.co.uk Charity trustees are accustomed to navigating an evolving regulatory environment. While most legislative updates do not alter the day-to-day work of a charity, trustees still need to understand what is changing and whether it affects their...
matt@bruceandbutler.com slb@hawsons.co.uk As a trustee, you're used to keeping a close eye on governance, finance, and compliance. But how often does cyber security come up in board discussions? Charities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Not...
slb@hawsons.co.uk A Wake-Up Call for Charity Boards Research has found that late charity account filings rose by 51% in 2023/24. This is a concerning increase, but the context matters. In many cases, late filing is not simply a sign of weak governance. It reflects the...
slb@hawsons.co.uk A startling figure has emerged from last year’s Charity Commission investigations: more than 35 charities were found to have filed their accounts late, despite being under regulatory scrutiny for their previous reporting lapses. As part of the...
slb@hawsons.co.uk Why Diversifying Income Is Vital for Charities Today The charity funding environment is ever changing. Trusts and foundations are offering fewer grants, the cost-of-living crisis has affected both donors and operating costs, resulting in fiercer...
slb@hawsons.co.uk Plans to simplify how VAT is applied to business donations to charity have been welcomed by Charity Finance Group (CFG), who say the proposals could remove unnecessary barriers and unlock more support for the sector. What’s being proposed?...
slb@hawsons.co.uk Gift Aid is one of the most straightforward ways to increase your charity’s income, but it’s surprising how often it’s overlooked. For every £1 donated by a UK taxpayer, you could be potentially claiming an extra 25p as tax relief from HMRC. Whether...
On Friday 11th July, we hosted our latest edition of our annual charity football tournament as part of our Master Cutler's Challenge attempts. This year's chosen charity is Sheffield Hospitals Charity, Dementia Appeal. The tournament was a huge success once again!...
Over the past few weeks, staff at Hawsons have been stepping away from their desks, and giving back to the local community by volunteering at a local animal sanctuary! Each day a group of staff headed down to Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, a rescue centre based in South...
On 11 June 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a landmark Spending Review, where she pledged to increase departmental spending by 2.3% per year in real terms. An additional £190 billion is to be allocated to public services, sectors such as healthcare, transport...
The Mass Participation Pulse 2025 report has found that participation in mass fundraising events has not only recovered from pre-pandemic levels but exceeded them for the first time. This report was based on a survey of over 11,000 UK adults which was conducted in...
On 7th October 2024, the Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud reimbursement scheme came into force. The scheme was introduced by the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) which mandates bank and payment service providers must reimburse charities that are victims of APP fraud...