Dash’s Post

The Schools and Charities team at Moore Barlow has been advising many schools over the last year or so on the implications of the loss of exemption from VAT, but we have also been watching as legislation is lined up to strip independent schools of charitable rate relief. It’s been bothering me for some time that the denial of relief for one type of charity could pave the way for more measures that split the charity sector in arbitrary ways. In last night’s debate on the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill, Lord Lexden summed it up clearly: “This bill will create a two-tier charity system in our country, with independent schools in the bottom tier, where other charities may join them in due course as the government find fresh targets to hit. This bill will establish for the first time that charities that the government do not like can be stripped of their charitable treatment even while they comply with their obligations and serve the community at large through work of great public benefit.”

Defibrillators save lives! ✅ That's why we are delighted to announce the London Ambulance Charity has been awarded a £142,000 grant by NHS Charities Together 💙 that will directly fund life-saving defibrillators in the London communities that need them most. The money awarded was the result of an NHS Charities Together 💙 partnership with Omaze UK and the #OmazeHouseDraw. Read the full story, and learn how you can support the #LondonHeartStarters campaign through fundraising or sponsoring a defib: https://lnkd.in/ebxyjVqT #Community #NHSCharity #SavingLives

When an eligible Harbor Freight Associate needs emergency financial assistance due to a qualifying unexpected, sudden catastrophic event, the EERF may be able to help. The Harbor Freight Employee Emergency Relief Fund (EERF) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charity organization funded by HFT Associates for HFT Associates. At Harbor Freight, we are a people-first company, and we are here when Associates need us. #NonProfitDay

In the last two and half years we have helped charities save £1 million on their business mobile services contracts, by bringing transparency, fairness and efficiency to the procurement process. The King's Trust (formerly The Prince's Trust) is one of the charities that we have supported. Find out how we helped them save 33% off their bills, and improve the efficiency and governance to the procurement process - link to the article in the comments below 👇 #TheKingsTrust #Charity #MobileProcurement

Great News! We've teamed up with Walmart and their Spark Good Round Up program where you can now donate to our organization when you shop online at Walmart! Walmart customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the change to GDA | TLC. When you sign into your Walmart account and choose us as your charity of choice, we will receive these donations every time you shop online. Two ways to support: 1. Donate change by rounding up your purchase at checkout online at Walmart ➡️https://ow.ly/fPM550RG0Rt 2. Donate products from our registry & have the items shipped directly to us.  ➡️https://ow.ly/4MhX50RG0Rs Image Description: A man is sitting on a rock feeding his yellow labrador service dog a treat. It's a sunny day and there are trees in the background. #servicedogs #guidedogs #guidedogsofamerica #walmartsparkgood

Charity bodies, including the Charity Tax Group and the Charity Finance Group, are urging the government to remove tax burdens and complexities for UK charities. They advocate for: - Improved collaboration between the government and the charity sector - A consultation on VAT relief for everyday charitable donations - A consultation on allowing membership charities to claim Gift Aid while complying with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act Find out more: https://buff.ly/3zS7eRj #CharitySupport #Tax #UKTax #TaxRelief #UKCharities

📬 The Canadian Postal Strike & Charities 📬 The postal strike is hitting charities hard, especially during a season when they rely on donations. With mail delays, many aren’t receiving crucial funds or support. If you usually donate by mail, consider switching to online options or e-transfers. For in-kind donations, check for local drop-off points. Let’s make sure our charities can keep supporting those in need this holiday season! 💙 #SupportLocal #CharityMatters #PostalStrike #CODE

This week's blog post is now live! This week, we're discussing the benefits of contactless platforms for charities. Contactless solutions come with a range of benefits for charities, including an increase in donations and a decrease in theft/cash loss. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/emW8QCxN

Our Guernsey CSR Committee has donated £2,000 to Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey in response to their urgent fundraising appeal. The Bailiwick's marine ambulance, Flying Christine III, is currently undergoing a 30 year refit, with essential internal improvements, including medical upgrades, navigation and communication equipment, and the charity is seeking an additional £20,000 to refurbish the external bodywork, cosmetics and painting. Martyn Baudains, partner and one of the members of the firm's local CSR Committee said, "The Flying Christine is a vital resource, delivering pre-hospital paramedic care and emergency transport for patients across the islands. In hearing of the charity's appeal, we were all keen to contribute. We wish them every success in raising the necessary funds and confident the island will rally together to meet their fundraising target." #CSR #Guernsey #FlyingChristineIII #FundraisingAppeal

I'm often asked for recommendations but rarely make them. However, our survey results are clear. Charities rate CAF as the best bank and also as the bank best at resolving issues if these do occur. If you're a non profit and you need a bank account - CAF. If you're one of the far too many charities having problems, read our banking problem solving guide to fix these, then move to CAF. https://lnkd.in/enTY2mPa