slb@hawsons.co.uk From 1 January 2026, the new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), aligned with FRS 102, officially came into effect. This marked a significant change in how UK charities report their finances, with changes around income recognition,...
The Government has confirmed further changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) following the November Budget. These updates will be included in the Finance Bill next month and will affect Inheritance Tax planning for farmers and...
ss@hawsons.co.uk The 2025 Autumn Budget Statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered major headlines for the NHS, but for healthcare businesses, care companies, and private healthcare providers, there’s more to consider beneath the surface. From major technology...
ss@hawsons.co.uk If you're a GP partner or practice manager, you are probably wondering, what does the new GP contract mean for us? Hawsons Healthcare Partner, Scott Sanderson says: ‘The 2025/26 GP contract is not just another policy shift, it will directly affect how...
Hawsons have successfully taken part in the 2025 Master Cutler’s Challenge. For the fourth consecutive year, a team of Hawsons staff came together to raise money for the Master Cutler’s chosen charity. This year, we supported Sheffield Hospitals Charity, specifically...
ss@hawsons.co.uk The government has announced a record £3.073 billion in Community Pharmacy Funding for 2025–26 under the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF). This is in comparison to the £2.592 billion funding pharmacies were receiving under the previous...
ss@hawsons.co.uk As you know, operating a care home comes with responsibilities that go beyond those in other sectors. You need to deliver care to vulnerable residents, manage the wellbeing of staff (who do an incredibly difficult job), in addition to working within...
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...
In a major boost for the UK haulage industry, Moto has announced plans to roll out 300 Electric HGV Charging points across 23 superhubs by 2030. These hubs will be located strategically across the country’s busiest motorway service areas, offering a practical and...