This article looks at two common quasi equity investment options available for social enterprises and charities, as well as the tax reliefs that can be used in conjunction with debt and equity.
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Web design & management for VCO’s and enterprises
First Stop Design is a growing community collective specialising in the design & management of websites for charities, community enterprises and small businesses.
Read moreWhy tax reliefs matter for social enterprises and charities
Social enterprises and charities that are seeking investment should not overlook the importance of tax reliefs as a way to obtain and incentivise investors.
Read moreNew guidelines on call costs
From July 2015, the costs to call Non-Geographic numbers will be fully transparent providing reassurance to callers and driving overall reduction in costs to call 084 numbers.
Read moreTime to measure what matters and report on what counts
It is time to think of the annual accounting process from a different perspective – see it as an opportunity to report on much more and to differentiate yourselves from your competitors.
Read more5 key tips for successful investments
Key things investors look for are that the social enterprise has a track record of surpluses, has confirmed future income streams and revenues, has a solid business plan.
Read moreCICs and business rates
The Government have just announced a review of Business Rates. We know from talking to many of our CIC clients that business rates are a significant issue for many CICs.
Read morePensions Auto Enrolment – what you need to know
The law on workplace pensions has changed. Every employer with at least one member of staff now has new duties, including putting those who meet certain criteria into a workplace pension scheme and contributing towards it.
Read moreCharities: have you chosen which SORP to follow?
The Charity Commission has published two new SORPs, which take effect for financial years beginning 1 January 2015, and issued two worked examples.
Read moreSocial Value Checklist
We are pleased to confirm that we have now developed a Social Value Checklist to support you to include details of your social performance within your financial accounts.
Read moreBusiness Templates CD
Do you need to put policies in place for your organisation? Or create or update your business plan and financial projections? If so, our templates will benefit you.
Read moreNew VAT rules in supply of digital services
From 1 January 2015, the rules on EU VAT charges for digital sales to consumers, covering anything from ebooks to music and video games, online library services and newspaper websites, will fall under the new regulations.
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