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Unlocking the power of Gift Aid Gift Aid Awareness Day returns on 9 October, spotlighting a crucial opportunity for charities to unlock millions in unclaimed donations.

Gift Aid Awareness Day returns on 9 Oct!
Led by @cfgsocial.bsky.social #TickTheBox campaign, it highlights the £560M in unclaimed Gift Aid - vital funding UK charities could unlock.

Read @DMAFletcher's insight on making Gift Aid the default. bit.ly/479ZsQR

Moore Kingston Smith welcomes new nonprofit audit partner We’re delighted to welcome James Bird, audit partner with deep nonprofit expertise across charities, education and membership bodies.

Welcoming James Bird, who’s joined us as a partner in our award-winning nonprofit team.

With 18+ years' experience in charity and education audit, James delivers efficient audits and sector insight to help clients tackle challenges and achieve goals.

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CharitEpulse: When good intentions go bad Following a few quiet weeks, our chatters take a look at recent scandals and regulatory investigations that have shaken public trust.

Following a few quiet weeks, our #CharitEpulse chatters take a look at recent scandals and regulatory investigations that have shaken public trust in the sector. bit.ly/4maJaeN
#CharitySector #CharityNews #CharityCommission #FundraisingRegulator #Trustees

CharitEpulse: Navigating the responsibilities and rewards of being a charity trustee In this special edition of CharitEpulse, our chatters have an in-depth conversation about what it’s like to be a charity trustee.

In this special edition of #CharitEpulse, our chatters have an in-depth conversation about what it’s like to be a charity trustee - drawing on their own personal experiences. bit.ly/42joFp5

#CharitySector #CharityNews #Trustee #MooreKingstonSmith

CharitEpulse: Power, trust and accountability In their latest episode, our chatters tackle some tough topics and look more closely at fraud and whistleblowing.

In their latest #ChartiEpulse episode 'Power, trust and accountability', our chatters tackle some tough topics bit.ly/4lHhdv1

#CharitySector #CharityNews #CharityCommission #Fraud #Governance #Whistleblowing #MooreKingstonSmith

CharitEpulse: Trust, turmoil, and transitions in the third sector Time for a reset? Our chatters explore charity reforms, trust data, governance failures & succession struggles in this week's podcast.

Time for a reset? Our latest #CharitEpulse #Podcast Trust, turmoil, and transitions in the third sector takes a closer look. bit.ly/47gOLfP

#CharitySector #CharityNews #Covenant #Government #CharityCommission #successionplanning

CharitEpulse: Lotteries, rebrands, and financial fiascos No lottery winners here, but plenty of thoughtful insights from our chatters in this week’s CharitEpulse podcast.

No lottery winners here, but plenty of insights from our chatters in their latest #CharitEpulse #Podcast - Lotteries, rebrands, and financial fiascos bit.ly/4lavzDT
#CharitySector #CharityNews #Lottery #HealthCharity
#MooreKingstonSmith

Soft opt-in is coming: A game changer for fundraising Charities will soon be able to use soft opt-in for emails, texts & social media under the new Data Use & Access Act, easing marketing rules.

There’s a major change on the horizon for charity fundraising and it could make a huge difference to how charities connect with their supporters.
#DataAct #SoftOptIn #Fundraising #DataLaw #CharityFundraising #MooreKingstonSmith

With hundreds already registered, we’re excited to watch students dive into the modules and see what they achieve.

The programme closes very soon, so you'll need to get your skates on!
#MooreKingstonSmith #MyMKS #WomenInAccounting #VirtualWorkExperience #WorkThatWorksForYou

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CharitEpulse: Funding, influence and recognition In their latest podcast our chatters delve into some of the latest news and look at The King’s Birthday Honours List.

Our latest #CharitEpulse #Podcast 'Funding, influence and recognitions' is now live bit.ly/3TXljUc

#CharitySector #CharityNews #GovernmentSpendingReview #UKGrantmakingReport

Academy Trust Handbook 2025 The 2025 Academy trust handbook is out, we look at what’s changed in the 2024–25 regularity statement and framework.

Exciting news! The new 2025 Academy Trust Handbook has just been released - earlier than the scheduled July release date.

We look at the main changes bit.ly/4kWLJkU

#AcademyTrustHandbook #Academies #MooreKingstonSmith

Webinar invitation: Are your fundraisers ready for the new electronic marketing soft opt-in rules? Our expert speakers will explore the new electronic marketing soft opt-in rules that fundraisers need to be aware of.

Are your #Fundraisers prepared for the new electronic marketing soft opt-in rules? Tune in to our webinar on 3 July and find out bit.ly/441hUbD
#MooreKingstonSmith #CharityWebinar #Fundraisers #DUAB

CharitEpulse: Defences, donations, dilemmas and dynamics In their latest podcast ‘Defences, donations, dilemmas and dynamics’, our chatters discuss some challenging issues.

What's our latest #CharitEpulse #Podcast 'Defences, donations, dilemmas and dynamics' all about?
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#MooreKingstonSmith #CharityNews

Looking forward to exhibiting at the @cfgsocial.bsky.social Annual Conference. We also have an #AI session in the afternoon which is not to be missed.

If you are attending on 26 June, be sure to pop by stand 9 and say hello! #CharityFinance #MooreKingstonSmith #CharityConference

CharitEpulse: Government grants, global giving and governance It’s question time in our latest CharitEpulse podcast. Our chatters discuss a mix of fundraising headlines, governance and more.

In our latest #CharitEpulse #Podcast our chatters discuss a mix of #Fundraising headlines, #Governance and more. bit.ly/4kQGcMf

#CharitySector #CharityNews #CharityGovernance #Governance #CharityCommission #UKLegacyIncome #Donating

CharitEpulse: Codes, cash and consensus This week, our chatters discuss key sector updates, Revised Fundraising Code & Charity Governance Code, plus pressing industry issues.

In this week’s #CharitEpulse #podcast our chatters dive into two major sector updates and a few pressing issues bit.ly/3Ftc1Mh
- Revised Fundraising Code
- Charity Governance Code update
- Trusteeship analysis
- Low wages in the charity sector

CharitEpulse: Cultivating charity culture – balancing benefits and impact This week, our chatters welcome Emily Collinson from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to discuss charity culture, balancing benefits and impact

In this week’s #CharitEpulse #Podcast ‘Cultivating charity culture – balancing benefits and impact’ our chatters are joined by Emily Collinson from @jrf-uk.bsky.social
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Donor funded services Through our dedicated donor funded services (DFS) team, we are proud to offer high-quality, professional assurance and advisory services.

We’re proud to launch our new Donor Funded Services (DFS) offering – delivering high-quality, professional assurance and advisory services to International Institutions, donors, nonprofit organisations and charities. bit.ly/4mfBWHV

Revised Code of Fundraising Practice The Code of Fundraising Practice has seen significant updates to keep pace with technology, societal shifts, and legal changes.

The revised Code of Fundraising Practice reflects tech advances, societal shifts, and legal changes. Now principles-based, it places more responsibility on fundraisers' judgement and highlights charities’ duty of care to their teams. bit.ly/42T1XUj

CharitEpulse: Austerity, arguments and anonymity In their latest CharitEpulse podcast, our chatters discuss austerity, arguments, and the complexities of anonymity.

Our latest #CharitEpulse #Podacst is now live: Austerity, arguments and anonymity bit.ly/4jpPRt3

Academies Plus – April 2025 April 2025 edition of Academies Plus provides updates to our clients and contacts, a key element of our work.

Welcome to the latest edition of Academies Plus, our newsletter written specifically for academies and MATs. bit.ly/4jmuitl
#MooreKingtsonSmith #Academies #MATS #EmploymentLaw #AI #Education #Schools #EducationSector #AAD

No one likes to admit defeat, but some schools will need different options Many independent schools are struggling financially, and while they may have held out for a merger, school closure becomes the only option.

Economic, demographic, and policy changes are placing unprecedented strain on the sustainability of independent schools.

Our latest article explores the key indicators that #IndpendentSchools should be monitoring to navigate these challenging times. bit.ly/4i5oDpZ

Academies Accounts Direction 2024 to 2025 The Academy Accounts Direction 2024-25, published 26 March 2025, will apply to accounting periods ending 31 Aug 2025, per the planned timeline

2024-25 Academy Accounts Direction: what's different this year? Our latest insight explains the changes.

#MooreKingstonSmith #Academies #AADS #AcademiesAccountsDirection

Women in Accounting: Moore Kingston Smith Work Experience | Springpod Ready for a future that counts? Explore exciting career opportunities in accounting, business advisory services and beyond with Moore Kingston Smith.

Join us in attracting more females into accountancy with award-winning firm Moore Kingston Smith!

Due to high demand, we are pleased to announce that our Women in Accounting: Virtual Work Experience programme is back! in collaboration with Springpod. www.springpod.com/virtual-work...

CharitEpulse: Is the regulator “glacial and toothless”? Our chatters look at the evolving landscape of the charity sector, and debate whether the charity regulator is “glacial and toothless"

In this week’s #CharitEpulse #Podcast, Is the regulator “glacial and toothless”? our chatters look at the evolving landscape of the charity sector bit.ly/4jaFWqy

Education Matters – March 2025 Welcome to the March 2025 edition of Education Matters, our newsletter written specifically for the education sector.

Hot off the press! Education Matters, our newsletter for the #EducationSector has just been published. In this issue our experts discuss:
• VAT and schools
• Employment law changes
• AI
• Audit exemption and new UK company size limits
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#MooreKingtsonSmith #EducationMatters #Schools

Webinar recording: How to respond to financial challenges for your charity Following on from their popular series, Seven ways to respond to a change in financial circumstances, our Nonprofit Advisory team look at the challenges affecting the charity sector.

Following on from the popular insight series, 'Seven ways to respond to a change in financial circumstances',
you can find a recording of the webinar, along with some very useful resources recommended by the panel bit.ly/4ioOLgF #MooreKingstonSmith #CharitySector