Ward Williams Charity Newsletters

Our specialist newsletter highlighting important and current issues that may affect charities is prepared by Ward Williams twice a year. If you would like to receive a copy please email: charities@wardwilliams.co.uk

Charity Newsletter - Spring 2024

Charity Newsletter - Spring 2024

  • Charity use of social media
  • The state of the charity sector
  • Investment policy
  • Charity law reform
  • Annual return changes
  • Internal controls
  • Fundraising best practice
  • Code of Fundraising Practice consultation
  • My Charity Commission Account
  • Accountancy and tax update
Charity Newsletter - Winter 2023

Charity Newsletter - Winter 2023

  • Improving the quality of charity accounts
  • Tax consultations
  • Charity rates relief
  • The state of the charity sector
  • Fundraising best practice
  • My Charity Commission Account
  • Investment policy
  • Charity use of social media
  • Charity law reform
  • Internal controls
  • Code of Fundraising Practice consultation
Charity Newsletter - Spring 2023

Charity Newsletter - Spring 2023

  • Charities and the continuing cost of living crisis
  • Charity law reform
  • Annual return changes
  • Use of social media
  • The risks from cyber crime
  • Other charity guidance
  • Future changes to financial reporting
  • Fundraising update
  • Spring Budget 2023
  • VAT update
Charity Newsletter - Winter 2022

Charity Newsletter - Winter 2022

  • Charities and the cost of living crisis
  • Public trust in charities
  • Energy costs
  • Cryptocurrency and NFTs
  • Charity law reform
  • Annual return changes
  • Use of cash couriers
  • Mini-Budget
  • Gift Aid and naming of buildings
  • Living wage
  • VAT changes
Charity Newsletter - Spring 2022

Charity Newsletter - Spring 2022

  • Charities’ response to the war in Ukraine
  • Kids Company: Lessons to be learned
  • Fraud awareness
  • Company law reform
  • Fundraising regulation
  • Issues arising from the Ukraine crisis
  • Climate-related disclosures
  • Spring Statement 2022
  • Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme
  • Living wage
Charity Newsletter - Autumn 2021

Charity Newsletter - Autumn 2021

  • Trust in the charity sector
  • Hybrid working
  • Charity law reform
  • Dormant assets
  • Fundraising guidance
  • Faith charities
  • Operating overseas
  • Combatting terrorism
  • Trustee recruitment
  • Lotteries
  • Updated COVID guidance
  • Charity model accounts
  • Signing accounts
  • SORP developments
  • Funding social care
  • Autumn Budget
  • Gift Aid developments
  • Regulatory review
Charity Newsletter - Spring 2021

Charity Newsletter - Spring 2021

  • Budget 2021
  • Trustee guidance
  • Fraud and the pandemic
  • Charity governance
  • AGM guidance
  • Charity model accounts
  • Filing the annual report
  • Fundraising disclosures
  • Going concern reporting
  • Off-payroll working
  • Responsible investment
  • Corporate transparency and register reform

We’re pleased to be attending this year’s Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on Thursday 5 June in Uxbridge and would love to see clients, contacts and local businesses there too.

As of April 2027, income tax rates on savings interest and property income will increase, affecting landlords and individuals with taxable investment income. While the overall tax structure remains unchanged, higher rates will place greater pressure on net returns, particularly for higher and additional rate taxpayers.

This article explains the April 2026 changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR), including the new £2.5 million cap on 100% relief. It outlines the potential inheritance tax impact on business owners and farming families, and highlights the growing importance of proactive, coordinated succession planning.

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