Author Archives
-
Critical Reasons Educational Charities Must Be Charitable
Doing good in the world is a difficult task, not only because of the effort but especially because of the resistance. People in local communities are naturally suspicious of organisations that claim altruism. They have, after all, been burned by… Read More ›
-
How to Convert a CIC to a Charity
The instruction of community interest companies (CIC) provided organisations with new ways to view profit and community. Like any hybrid system, the aim was to match a combination of interests. However, a combination of interests rarely remains in balance. What… Read More ›
-
COVID-19 Community Fundraising
Bodies and minds need constant motion and stimulation to stay healthy. In this trying time, one or the other emphasis slips through the cracks. To compensate for more at-home time, many people look for opportunities to help their communities. No… Read More ›
-
Charity Bookkeeping and Accounting
Managing Charity’s Finances and Bookkeeping involves more than establishing a sum total or a bottom line. The art of bookkeeping comes from the ability to see data streams as they form, progress, and terminate. Excellent bookkeeping provides more than a… Read More ›
-
Independent Examination of Charity Accounts
Like a business, a charities and non profit organisations needs to manage their money and resources in a responsible and efficient manner. Unlike a business, though, a charity must undertake an annual examination of its accounts to make sure everything is going… Read More ›
-
CIC Formation: How to Register a Community Interest Company (CIC)
Once upon a time, the roots of enterprise were deeply woven within communities. A business existed to benefit its place of origin as much as it did to enrich the world outside of its limited borders. This spirit remains today, though… Read More ›