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Trustees’ Week is a great opportunity to celebrate all the contributions trustees make to the charity sector. As a former Grants Officer, I wanted to take the opportunity to share some of the things I learned in my previous roles.     Do Your Research Before you start writing an application, spend some time researching…

Celebrating Our Profession, People and Communities We couldn’t let International Accounting Day pass without recognising both the profession and the firm we’re proud to be a part of. Each year on 10th November, accountants around the world celebrate International Accounting Day.   While it may not be the most widely known date in the calendar,…

Trustees’ Week 2026 As Trustees’ Week begins, it’s worth remembering that trustees don’t need to be finance experts to make a real difference. Some of the best governance comes from asking simple, thoughtful questions that help ensure a charity remains financially healthy and able to support its beneficiaries for years to come.     1.…

The growth of environmental markets has created new opportunities for landowners, farmers and developers, but it has also raised important tax questions. HMRC’s Ecosystem Services Technical Note, published on 14 May 2026, provides welcome guidance on how a range of ecosystem service arrangements should be taxed. These include biodiversity net gain (BNG), nutrient neutrality schemes,…

Workers who provide their services through their own personal service company will be well aware of IR35 tax rules. These seek to tax such arrangements as if the worker had been PAYE employed directly by the end client, if the IR35 test adjudges them to be a ‘deemed employee’ of that client.   Helpfully, HMRC…

The main use of Artificial Intelligence in farming, as it is in all uses, is data collection and analysis. It is in that analysis where AI tools begin to shine.   How Can AI Help in Farming? Reports of increased yields, reduced chemical inputs and reduced time are inviting, especially as costs continue to rise…

HMRC has quietly launched a consultation that could significantly increase the amount of information it receives about residential landlords.   Whilst the proposals are aimed at letting agents and tenancy deposit schemes, the real target is rental income itself. The direction of travel is clear. HMRC wants to know who owns rental properties, how much…

Click here for detail and the full Whitings commentary on 2026 Autumn Budget   The recent Budget was accompanied by a number of consultations and policy papers that give a strong indication of the Government’s long-term intentions for business taxation. Whilst there were relatively few immediate changes to Corporation Tax, the overarching theme is clear:…

Click here for detail and the full Whitings commentary on 2026 Autumn Budget   After considerable speculation in the run-up to Budget 2026, many had expected significant changes to the taxation of individuals, particularly wealth taxes such as Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The Chancellor delivered relatively minor tweaks rather than wholesale reform, although there are…

For many charities, an audit is simply something that has to be done. Either because your governing document requires it, it’s requested by trustees, or perhaps because it helps you put forward a stronger bid for funding. But a good charity audit should do more than just provide an audit report and satisfy compliance. It…