Beacon CRM cybersecurity incident: what charities should do now
Many charities will have seen reports this week of a cybersecurity incident affecting Beacon CRM, a widely used customer relationship management platform in the charity sector. According to Beacon, unauthorised access to its systems resulted in copies of customer database backups being obtained by a third party, potentially affecting data held on behalf of over …
EHRC Code of Practice coming into force on Wednesday 5 August
The new EHRC Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations comes into force on Wednesday 5 August. This updated Services Code will provide guidance on the application of the Equality Act 2010 in light of the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment For Women Scotland, which courts and tribunals must take into account when deciding claims …
EPC reform: raising the bar – big changes ahead for landlords and tenants
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are a familiar part of the UK property landscape, rating buildings from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). They are required when properties are built, sold or let, and form the basis of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). For landlords, a property must have a minimum EPC rating of …
When is the right to be accompanied triggered? Reflections from Wolfe v Taka Mayfair Ltd
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has handed down an important decision on the statutory right to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance hearings. In Wolfe v Taka Mayfair Ltd [2026] EAT 106, the EAT confirmed that an employee cannot bring a claim for breach of section 10 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 (“the Act”) …
AI Impact: How should purpose-driven businesses consider the impact of their AI usage?
We regularly bring together people from across the impact space, including investors, B Corps, social enterprises, foundations and ecosystem support organisations, to discuss key themes of purpose-beyond-profit. At a recent roundtable, we explored how purpose-driven businesses can understand the risks and impacts of AI, and how in-house legal teams can develop strategies to support responsible …
Fundraising and the law: sign up for our webinar series
Our sector-leading fundraising team are hosting a series of webinars on the legal essentials for charity fundraising and an introduction to the regulatory landscape. These sessions are aimed at anyone new to fundraising, as well as seasoned fundraisers looking for a refresher. Register for our next session: Tax – 14 October Fundraising teams are often …
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