Companies House has just updated its guidance on how to use and manage the personal code you receive when you verify your identity for Companies House. As they move more services to the platform, this is a helpful reminder of what you need to do, and includes a short video. You can find out more […]
Charity Governance
The ICO’s approach to AI
In its latest newsletter, the ICO has set out its approach to AI, including work already underway and new things planned. They suggest that this will include: If you do not already get their email newsletter, we recommend that you sign up at https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/e-newsletter/.
Companies House delays
In their latest newsletter, Companies House warns that it can take up to 20 working days to process any corrections, and the register will need to show the correct information before you can file your confirmation statement and provide your personal code. So they recommend that any changes or corrections are made in plenty of […]
How to find the ideal volunteer
Most charities rely on the efforts and skills of volunteers, whether to act as Trustees or with more operational tasks. But we all know that finding the ideal volunteer can be challenging. SOFII have just updated a case study about an inventive campaign that went viral, and was hugely successful. You can read about it […]
Government calls for better charity banking
MPs have urged the government to work with the Financial Conduct Authority and UK banks to improve services for charities. Citing the difficulties that the sector faces, an early day motion called for action in the light of account freezes, lost records, and barriers to opening new accounts. You can see the early day motion […]