David Hunter writes about social impact bonds and the Cabinet Office template contract.

Overzealous interpretation of EU state aid policy has left UK community energy schemes that are dependent on FIT revenues high and dry, say BWB's Simon Steeden and Sarah Payne.

BWB's Isolde Rutherford and Joanna Howard note that while the main challenge for charities is finding the right person, with the necessary skills and experience, there are various legal obligations to factor into the recruitment process. 

BWB's Philip Trott participates in an immigration roundtable discussion. 

BWB's Stephen Lloyd and Luke Fletcher comment on the concerns and confusion surrounding the social enterpirse brand. St Andrew’s Healthcare, one of the largest charities in the UK, has been told by commissioners that calling itself a social enterprise will help it win contracts.

Martin Gunson and Jane Lougher highlight the importance of keeping lenders and grant givers informed about potential restructures. 

Thea Longley and Augustus Della-Porta explain the background and summarise the proposals. 

Leona Roche reports on a case in Scotland.

Jaqui Symcox issues news from the Charity Commission; John Hodge comments on news from Scotland and Bill Lewis gives his VAT update. 

Mark Traynor unpicks the property issues involved in conversions.

Lesley Robinson and Thomas Adams examine a recent case that sheds light on the right of enfranchisement. 

In the first of two articles on the subject, Nick Ivey and Amanda Gray outline the normal procedures for mergers. 

Jeremy Coy provides an overview of the latest property case law. 

Bill Lewis, who acted for the charity, explains why the case is significant. 

Nick Ivey expresses his frustration at the impact this will have. 

Leticia Jennings outlines the background to charities facing more claims against their legacies under proposed changes. 

Luke Fletcher and Sarah Payne summarise the findings of the BWB-led discussions on how guarantees can be used as a social investment tool. 

Abbie Rumbold and Sarah Payne report on this innovative CIC.

David Hunter describes what the E3M programme could look like in action. 

Julian Blake introduces E3M.