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Charities and universities to benefit from VAT exemption for shared services

The Government will implement EU proposals that will allow charities and universities to share services without charging each other VAT, according to proposals published in today's draft Finance Bill 2012. 06 Dec 2011

Private Schools win battle with Charity Commission over their charitable status

The Charity Commission will have to amend its guidance on charitable status for independent schools as a result of a judicial review. 18 Oct 2011

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Going private is no panacea for universities

OPINION: Universities may be considering throwing off the burdens of bureaucracy and state control associated with public funding and going it alone as commercial enterprises. 07 Apr 2011

Charities failing on website accessibility

A survey of 10 voluntary sector websites has found only one – Cancer Research UK's – gaining a minimum standard of accessibility. The survey was carried out by another charity, computing and disability specialist AbilityNet. 19 May 2006