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November 2024

A recent High Court case provides an important reminder to all charities to follow their constitutional rules when holding elections.

November 2024

The Law Commission is reviewing Co-operative & Community Benefit Society law. Share your views by 5th December to modernize & improve the legislation.

November 2024

In this article we take a closer look at the potential impact for charitable community benefit societies.

November 2024

We highlight some of the key considerations for the charity sector.

November 2024

Reforms designed to make it easier for charities to send marketing via email to existing donors have been dropped from the Data (Use and Access) Bill.

October 2024

Law Commission consults on modernisation of Co-operative and Community Benefit Society law. Deadline 10th December 2024.

October 2024

When should a PTA seek charitable registration and what does that mean?

October 2024

A public consultation has been launched to seek comments on the new draft Code of Fundraising Practice.

September 2024

The Law Commission has published its 219 pages consultation document on the review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.

August 2024

We consider the statutory rights attached to pregnancy and whether they apply to volunteers.

July 2024

On 19 July, the Charity Commission published updated guidance on virtual and hybrid meetings.

July 2024

A public consultation on the Charity Governance Code has been launched to gather views and feedback to inform a further refresh of the Code.

June 2024

We’ve trawled the manifestos of the three main parties so you don’t have to, and look at what promises might affect the voluntary sector.

May 2024

Fake Companies House letters are asking for payments via QR code. We urge clients to stay vigilant and to be alert to these fraudulent requests.

May 2024

For trustees who may need assistance in updating their governing document or guidance on governance issues.

April 2024

Reflections from our recent senior leadership forum

April 2024

In this article, we look at the reasoning behind the fee increases and what they mean for charitable companies and social enterprises.

April 2024

Independent schools face fundraising challenges in a tough climate. Learn best practices for compliant and effective fundraising policies.

April 2024

What do the latest provisions mean for your charity?

March 2024

The governance and structure of sports clubs should be reviewed on a regular basis, which may involve considering incorporation.

February 2024

With the first phase of implementation anticipated on 4 March 2024, we consider the impact the new requirements may have on your organisation.

February 2024

Identifying the risks and learning how to avoid them.

January 2024

Will the upcoming general election impact your charity’s activities?

January 2024

What are the duties of trustees when it comes to political engagement?

January 2024

What will new Charity Commission guidance mean for your organisation’s approach to social media?

September 2023

How does the Charities Act 2022 change the rules relating to trust corporations, and why is this important?

July 2023

The UK Government has launched an open consultation on the taxation of Employee Ownership Trusts ("EOT") and Employee Benefit Trusts ("EBT").

June 2023

This article covers the changes made in the Charities Act 2022 to the restrictions on dispositions of charity property in Part 7 Charities Act 2011.

June 2023

Reflections from our recent charity leadership forum.

June 2023

The new Charities Act became law in February 2022, introducing a wide range of technical changes to charity law which will impact many charities.

June 2023

Supreme Court rules religious organisation was not vicariously liable for rape by community elder.

March 2023

The Spring Budget 2023 announced an update to the CITR rules for CDFIs, which could inject significant additional lending capacity into the sector.

March 2023

The FCA is changing the format of its guidance on its registration function under the Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.

February 2023

When might a society’s registration be cancelled and what are the implications?

February 2023

Reflections from our recent senior leadership forums.

January 2023

In this article we have set out some brief updates of interest to the charity and social economy sector.

November 2022

We’re Right Here is a national campaign aiming to transfer power to communities through a new Act of Parliament.

November 2022

Government confirms historic changes to the law on co-operatives, which will help to safeguard co-operative assets in the long-term.

November 2022

A summary of the FCA’s main proposals and what you need to know.

October 2022

The Charity Commission has announced that access to its online trustee portal (Portal) will be changing gradually from November this year.

October 2022

Statutory conversion routes provide a streamlined way to change legal structure.

September 2022

Good governance is crucial to the effective operation of societies – particularly those looking to grow.

September 2022

Developing an investment policy that takes account of legitimate ESG factors - long awaited legal clarification for charity trustees.

September 2022

What does the proposed new legislation mean for co-operatives?

September 2022

ESG is a hot topic but the ‘G’ is often overlooked. We look at what it is and why it’s important for charities and other not-for-profit organisations.

August 2022

Can an asset-locked society be converted into a community interest company (CIC)?

July 2022

Reflections from our recent workshops.

July 2022

Only 52% of applications to register a new charity were successful in 2021-22. We share our hints and tips to maximise your chances.

May 2022

A look at a recent High Court decision which updates the law on trustees' duties in respect of investment policies and environmental impact.

February 2022

The Charities Act 2022 became law as of 24 February 2022.

February 2022

Legal advice and assistance for working men’s clubs.

February 2022

Reflections from our recent Senior Leadership forum.

January 2022

Considering whether unincorporated associations need to take action before the deadline.

December 2021

Reflecting on the Backbench Business Committee debate, 14 Dec: the contribution of co-operative and mutual societies to the economy and public life.

December 2021

COP26 was a crucial moment in the fight against climate change. TCFD reporting is an important part and something all organisations ought to plan for.

November 2021

Reflections from our second Senior Leadership Forum.

September 2021

The effects of The Payment Services Directive

August 2021

This article aims to summarise the most important parts of the Subsidy Control Bill (the “Bill”) following its publication on 30 June 2021.

July 2021

What can charities learn from the high profile collapse of the Kids Company?

July 2021

Have higher education courses during the pandemic offered students good value for money?

July 2021

The Information Commissioners Office (“ICO”) has published its decision to fine the charity Mermaids £25,000 following a data breach.

June 2021

Where changes to your charity have occurred rapidly, ensuring good governance and strong policies and procedures is vital.

June 2021

Government updates guidance to reflect step 3 of the roadmap for easing restrictions.

May 2021

The UK Government has recently announced an update to its Home Building Fund which could be of great use to community led housing projects in England.

May 2021

Draft bill excludes community housing leases from new rules prohibiting the charging of financial ground rents on new, long residential leases.

May 2021

Community land trusts could take on a central community role in a post-Covid world by providing co-working spaces.

April 2021

Representatives will often find themselves faced with agreements or contracts to sign, including sponsorship, advertising, coaching or marketing.

April 2021

This article looks at the ‘Coming Home’ Report, recently published by the Church of England addressing the current housing crisis in this country.

March 2021

New proposed measures continue debate on free speech on university campuses.

March 2021

Review of the Government’s response to Law Commission recommendations for reform.

March 2021

Students’ unions that want to incorporate this summer need to start the process now.

March 2021

The impact on UK’s data protection regime and steps UK charities need to take to ensure personal data can continue to flow across UK-EEA borders.

February 2021

Out with the old and in with the new…Brexit, the new subsidy control measures, and what they mean for your charity.

January 2021

A closer look at your charity’s obligation to prepare and file annual accounts.

January 2021

A closer look at your charity’s obligation to prepare and file an annual report.

January 2021

A closer look at your charity’s obligation to file an annual return.

October 2020

At Wrigleys Solicitors, we have been at the forefront of the community-led housing movement for over thirty years.

September 2020

The Wrigleys’ charities and social economy team is delivering a series of webinars this autumn.

September 2020

Laurel Sleet and Daniel Lewis have been offered permanent roles.

August 2020

Court case confirms that members of charitable companies are fiduciaries and owe duties as such. We look at what this means for charitable companies.

August 2020

We look at how students might request grading information from schools and colleges following results day and how to deal with such requests.

August 2020

A court case has confirmed that members of charitable companies are fiduciaries and owe duties as such. We look at what this means for academy trusts.

August 2020

It's now over two years to the month since the biggest change in data protection law for a generation.

July 2020

The recent ECJ judgment in Schrems II has shaken up data sharing arrangements outside the EEA. We look at the impact of the decision on charities.

July 2020

This article touches on governance, charity law and conflicts.

July 2020

This article explains the legal requirements that come with exempt charity status.

June 2020

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act is currently being considered in the House of Lords and is expected to become law later this month.

May 2020

In this article, we look at some of the limitations of the B Corp model in improving corporate responsibility.

May 2020

How can the Covid-19 epidemic offer an opportunity to reshape capitalism towards a kinder, more inclusive economy?

May 2020

Why are criminals using international students and what can students' unions be doing to raise awareness and protect students?

May 2020

How can charities ensure they continue to be financially sustainable during the Covid-19 pandemic?

May 2020

What happens next? Here are our recommended steps.

April 2020

For charities and social enterprises.

April 2020

Executing contracts during the Covid-19 pandemic.

April 2020

Many employers are facing extremely difficult decisions in the light of the Covid-19 restrictions and are working hard to find solutions.

April 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is a "black swan" event and lockdown, social distancing and self isolation are the immediate consequences for individuals.

April 2020

Active risk management is a key duty of charity trustees. The Covid-19 pandemic is an example of a risk arising.

April 2020

The law offers contracting parties limited relief from contracts when they become difficult or impossible to perform.

April 2020

Charities and social enterprises are grappling with how to manage meetings in this new era of working life.

March 2020

An update for charities and social enterprises.

January 2020

Are you a social enterprise looking for free legal support? We are pleased to announce the launch of our new legal clinic for social enterprises.

December 2019

The impact of the FCA's new rules on what they term 'Speculative Illiquid Securities'

September 2019

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published a response to the consultation on a new statutory scheme.

August 2019

Fiona Wharton joins the top tier Charities and Social Economy team.

July 2019

Employers need to have a clear non-discriminatory reason for action when dealing with religious expression

July 2019

Charity Bank is inviting trustees, directors, CEOs and managers of charities and community organisations to sign up for their free event.

July 2019

The ICO has taken action against British Airways under the GDPR. We look at the facts of the case and implications for charities & social enterprises.

June 2019

Key aspects to bear in mind when offering volunteering and work experience

May 2019

Consultation raises the prospect of greater company compliance requirements in future

April 2019

Marie-Louise Hamilton has been appointed managing partner and will start the role in May 2019.

March 2019

Assessing the implications of an absence of affordable housing for teachers, and considering how schools' surplus land could provide solutions.

February 2019

Suggested response for community-led housing groups on the consultation paper – submissions due by 10 March

January 2019

The Government is consulting on the way small generators are paid for electricity they export to the grid –what is proposed, and what does this mean?

October 2018

The sector is under fire again. What is being done and what can you do?

September 2018

The recent Social Housing Green Paper "a new deal for social housing" has some interesting points to note in relation to community led housing.

June 2018

What do charities need to consider to demonstrate responsible management?

June 2018

Date: Wednesday 4 July 09:15 – 16:45 Venue: The Stoller Hall, Manchester, M3 1DA

May 2018

What are the possible pros and cons of using the new process to convert your charitable company to a CIO?

February 2018

This article sets out a summary of the community rights and powers introduced by the Localism Act 2011 and how they can be used by community groups.

October 2017

The implementation date of 25 May 2018 for the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) is fast approaching.

September 2017

At 484 pages, it is quite a read, so we have summarised some of the key points below.

September 2017

Is this Memorandum of Understanding a sign of serious action to come?

July 2017

The HMRC Trust Registration Service has now been launched and will require all trusts with UK tax liabilities to be registered.

June 2017

Unfair hidden ground rent costs on new builds has hit the press recently. We consider the effect on community-led housing groups using leaseholds.

June 2017

Wrigleys are pleased to announce 4 promotions in the firm's Leeds office.

May 2017

Was a job applicant with Asperger's Syndrome discriminated against by being required to sit a psychometric test? Yes, held the EAT

May 2017

The #LeedsBigLunch will be taking place in Victoria Gardens, Leeds (opposite the art gallery and library) between 12pm and 2pm on Friday 26th May 2017

May 2017

A quick recap of the key rules relating to political activity by charities, in the run up to the 2017 election.

April 2017

Charity Commission finds ‘basic and serious mismanagement’ by the trustees in selling land for £15m less than it was worth.

April 2017

Members of community led housing groups could find themselves having to meet SDLT liabilities earlier than expected.

April 2017

Community-led housing & other organisations welcome a common sense decision that business rates may not be payable during significant building works.

April 2017

Local Planning Authorities ('LPAs') will be obliged to prepare, maintain & publish registers of brownfield land suitable for residential development.

March 2017

The Supreme Court has today handed down their judgment in the case Ilott v The Blue Cross and Others (previous incarnations known as Ilott v Mitson)

February 2017

In her article for the changesu.org blog, Laura Moss looks at the advantages and disadvantages for students' unions of incorporation.

January 2017

An article for community led housing groups featuring a link to HMRC's SDLT calculator and a summary of potential traps

December 2016

In a report relevant for academies and maintained schools, an ICO investigation concluded that charities had breached the Data Protection Act.

December 2016

The Court of Appeal confirms the status of almshouse residents

December 2016

Local authorities now have a statutory duty to meet local demand for self build and custom build. Groups should register for land in their area.

December 2016

Q. What do Charity Commission powers, social investment and fundraising have in common? A. They all feature in the Charities Act 2016

August 2016

Wrigleys Solicitors are pleased to welcome Duncan Milwain, Lucy O'Reilly and Kasim Ahmed to its Leeds office.

May 2016

A brief look at recent charity law and company law developments which are of relevance to independent schools.

May 2016

Wrigleys is pleased to announce 3 promotions in its private client and charity property teams.

April 2016

In this article, we consider the wider implications of sexting on children, teachers and parents.

April 2016

Community groups may end up paying a higher rate of stamp duty when buying a residential property.

April 2016

The new regime came into force on 6 April 2016. Download our free briefing note for guidance.

April 2016

What should be considered before dismissing school staff who have been employed for less than two years?

April 2016

What do bursars need to know about the taxation of payments to employees on the termination of their employment?

April 2016

What are the likely effects of a Brexit on those UK employment laws of most relevance to the independent school sector?

April 2016

How will the new rules on reporting pay statistics for men and women affect larger independent schools?

April 2016

When might a member of school staff be making a disclosure in the public interest and so be protected under employment legislation?

April 2016

What are the key factors leading to the increased cost of employing school staff?

March 2016

Handling negative comments, complaints and criticisms about the school or staff made on social media can be a minefield for the leadership team.

March 2016

Recent reports have highlighted the difficulties schools face when parents become involved in these disputes.

March 2016

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that an employer was "vicariously liable" for the actions of its employee in an unprovoked attack on a customer.

March 2016

An employer who reasonably believed that an employee was lying about his symptoms was entitled to find gross misconduct.

March 2016

Sylvie Nunn and Laura Moss weigh up the legal and practical considerations.

February 2016

A recent Employment Tribunal case highlights the need for schools to be aware of the possible duty to make reasonable adjustments for dyslexic staff.

February 2016

Schools hold large amounts of personal data relating to pupils and staff, which makes them particularly vulnerable to data breaches through hacking.

January 2016

Respond to the consultation on changes to SDLT before 1 February 2016.

January 2016

A recent case resulted in a £2 million fine to the landowner following the death of a boy critically injured whilst trespassing.

January 2016

On conversion, local authorities often provide schools with their asbestos reports. Unfortunately these reports are sometimes inaccurate.

January 2016

As a charity, occupying and using school premises for school purposes, academies are entitled to an 80% reduction in their business rates.

November 2015

This article considers the options for holding shares in an EO company and considers the pros and cons for both 'direct' and 'indirect' ownership.

October 2015

Amendments to the Finance Bill introduced this week will mean the end of certain tax reliefs available on investments in community energy projects.

September 2015

Wrigleys celebrates another successful year for its trainee recruitment process, and welcomes Trusts and Estates specialist solicitor Kieran McIvor.

September 2015

Natalie Johnson considers how the CC's role has evolved during the era of austerity.

September 2015

The latest in a line of cases causing problems for fully mutual housing associations and cooperatives. Emma Ridge gives guidance on the issue.

July 2015

A group of our staff cycled 40 miles across the Yorkshire hills, between the Sheffield and Leeds offices to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

June 2015

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act arrived with little fanfare but there are points to note for the company secretary.

June 2015

Are you caught by the new duty to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism?

June 2015

Wrigleys were delighted to have the opportunity to contribute an essay to this report commissioned by ActionAid and New Philanthropy Capital (NPC)

June 2015

Are you caught by the new duty to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism?

May 2015

Wrigleys welcomes the arrival of Laura Moss to its charity team and Alexandra Hempsey to its commercial property and education property teams.

May 2015

Friday will see thousands of people across the globe spend a working day volunteering for good causes in their local community

April 2015

Wrigleys have supported the Dementia Action Alliance to produce a free booklet to help those living with dementia & their families.

April 2015

Albany Pumps, an international business based in Gloucestershire and with a site in Yorkshire is celebrating becoming employee owned.

April 2015

Wrigleys have been recognised as one of the Top 25 Private Client Law Firms in the UK.

March 2015

Dementia Friends Champions Charlotte Buckley and Amy Slinn have held Friends' information sessions for 96 people at Wrigleys...and counting!

February 2015

The UK Cohousing Network invited Wrigleys to deliver a webinar for groups interested in Co-housing.

October 2014

We are delighted to share the news that Matthew Wrigley received the Presidents' Award at the Yorkshire Legal Awards.

October 2014

This article looks how charities can help in the battle against climate change by "divesting" from fossil fuel companies.

September 2014

Here is a short guide to finding some key information on the new government website.

September 2014

Wrigleys is supporting Remember a Charity in Your Will Week 2014 by giving away Remember a Charity chocolates in our reception throughout the week.

August 2014

A new service will allow developers, including co-housing groups, to make enquiries about any plot of land easily, and well in advance of purchase.

April 2014

Wrigleys Solicitors are pleased to welcome four senior lawyers and their first apprentice.

April 2014

Social Investment Tax Relief ("SITR"): what is it and what can it do for you?

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02 Dec 2024

How can community-led organisations get involved in the ownership of land for nature recovery?

We recently hosted an online event to look at this question. Here’s a summary of the event and some of the key takeaways….

28 Nov 2024

Work experience and employing children - what employers and schools need to know

A look at the overlapping laws, regulations and obligations around employing young people and children.

27 Nov 2024

What are the requirements for a smaller-scale redundancy consultation?

Court of Appeal clarifies smaller-scale redundancy consultation requirements.