Charities & Legacies Vol. 16

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Trust in Charities at Healthy Levels

Public trust in charities has not been at peak levels in the past five years or so, given several high profile scandals involving several charities, such as the Captain Tom Foundation and Oxfam. 

The New Fundraising Code 2025; and Returning Donations

Volunteers are a vital part of any charity’s fundraising activities; they are often motivated by a deep personal connection formed through direct experience with the charity’s services.

Upward Trajectory of Legacy-Giving Continues

“We’re living through the biggest generational transfer of wealth in human history,” notes leading charity consultancy group Legacy Futures following its latest research. And charities are enjoying the benefits.

Will Clients: How to Protect Them and Their Wishes

Taking a client’s detailed wills instructions is the first key step practitioners should take; but it’s important to probe the client further for vital information about their family members, other potential claimants and asset ownership.

Insured? Winter heightens empty probate property risks

The number of unoccupied residential properties across England and Wales is a continuing issue for several reasons. The population is getting bigger, but housing the growing population is more challenging – so much so that the Labour government is planning new towns to meet demand.

New practising year: a reset for continuing competence

We’re more than a month into a new practising year and it’s the perfect time for solicitors to think carefully about continuing competence for the coming year. As you consider how you undertake and record your training, take into account the distinct possibility that the regulator may introduce extra requirements.

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