B+M charity law MATTERS seminar and training programme 2010
25 January 10
SEMINAR PROGRAMME 2010
The Gathering 2010
In February, for the first time in its six year history this two-day event (the largest voluntary sector event in the UK), takes place in Edinburgh, at the EICC.
We are delighted to be a part of The Gathering 2010 and to be hosting a free 90-minute seminar on Friday 19th February.
The title for our seminar is “Demystifying the Law for Charities and the Voluntary Sector”. It will be a user-friendly guide to topics affecting the not-for-profit sector, including:
- Governance issues
- Trustee duties, including the new Protection of Vulnerable Groups legislation
- Topical employment law issues
- Volunteer or employee?
- Stress at work, including bullying and harassment
- Investment outlook for Charities (we will be joined by the Chief Investment Officer from Rensburg Sheppards)
Each topic will be presented by one of our experts and will include a Q&A session. The seminar takes place from 09:00 to 10:30 on Friday 19th February 2010. To book a place please contact, Luisa Deas, luisa.deas@balfour-manson.co.uk, 0131 200 1402.
BREAKFAST SEMINARS
These free 60-minute events start with registration and breakfast at 8.30am. The presentations begin at 9.00am finishing at 10.00am. All events are held at our Frederick Street offices.
Thursday 11 February: FUNDRAISING
During this seminar we will look at how your Charity can benefit from Gift Aid, including what type of donations qualify for Gift Aid, how to reclaim, and how this can help your cash-flow. We will also consider the extent of Trustees responsibilities to pursue contested legacies and run through the requirements for public collections.
Tuesday 9 March: LICENSING FOR ONE-OFF EVENTS
This seminar will deal with the impact of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 on Occasional Licences and will include, general points to remember when making an application for an Occasional Licence, practical guidance on completing the forms and on the application procedure.
Tuesday 27 April: EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
Nearly all workers, regardless of the number of hours they work, have certain legal rights. This seminar will go “back to basics” with a reminder of the statutory rights of workers. Come along to ensure that your organisation is up to speed and complies with the law. Topics will include maternity, sick pay, holiday, pensions, Working Time Directive and the minimum wage.
Thursday 13 May: DATA PROTECTION
From April 2010 the Information Commissioner’s Office is expected to be able to issue monetary penalties for serious breaches of the Data Protection Act. This seminar will look at practical steps you should take to ensure that you do not fall foul of the legislation (in the context of recruiting and employing staff.) We will also provide guidance on the procedures which should be followed when a request for information is received.
To book on any of the above please contact luisa.deas@balfour-manson.co.uk 0131 200 1402.
