Charities SORP

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The Charity Tax Group has highlighted that the Charity Commission and OSCR are inviting comments (until 4 April 2018) on amendments to the Charities SORP which are considered necessary because of the changes made in December 2017 to FRS 102. These changes include the clarification …

Have your say on the Data Protection Bill

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The Public Bill Committee is now able to receive written evidence on the Bill which, among other things, sets out how the UK would apply the derogations available under the GDPR. The sooner you send in your submission, the more time the Committee will have …

Consultation on reforms to the system of developer contributions

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Following the announcements at Autumn Budget 2017, the government is seeking views on a series of reforms to the existing system of developer contributions in the short term. These reforms will benefit the local authorities who administer them, developers who pay them and the communities …

Consultation on new Civil Society Strategy

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Tracey Crouch, the minister for civil society, has launched a 12-week consultation with a public call for evidence to inform the new civil society strategy. The consultation has been split into four areas: Our civil society: what civil society is, how it is working well …

Open consultations

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Consultations/surveys which are currently open include: Local Authority Fair funding review: a review of relative needs and resources. Closes at 11:45pm on 12 March. HLF strategic funding framework consultation closes Thursday 22 March. A303 Stonehenge public consultation 2018 closes 6 Apr 2018. Arts Council England …

Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework: Subject-level

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The Government is seeking views on the proposed design of the subject-level Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) which aims to recognise and reward excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes in higher education providers in the UK. The current framework assesses undergraduate provision …

Open consultations

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Consultations/surveys which are currently open include: Have your say on the Data Protection Bill closes 5.00pm on Tuesday 27 March 2018 A303 Stonehenge public consultation 2018 closes 6 Apr 2018. Charities Statement of Recommended Practice. Closes 4th April Arts Council England ten-year strategy closes 11 …

VAT inquiry

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The Treasury Committee invites written submissions addressing questions including: What opportunities and challenges for the UK VAT regime are presented by the UK’s exit from the European Union? How does VAT measure up against the principles that tax policy should: o Be fair o Support …

Consultation on a new National Heritage Science Strategy

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As mentioned above The National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) [Alliance member] has set out proposals for a new National Heritage Science Strategy for the UK. Please contribute your views on the proposals by taking the 12-minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3NF7HDS. The survey is open until 20 April …

Open consultations

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Consultations/surveys which are currently open include: Arts Council England ten-year strategy closes 11 April. The future for food, farming and the environment. Closes 8th May Consultation on reforms to the system of developer contributions. Closes at 11:45pm on 10 May 2018 Draft revised National Planning …

Economic Impact of Heritage Survey for Historic England

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Economic consultants Cebr are analysing the contribution of the heritage sector to the economy in England. To support this analysis, Cebr are running a short survey to inform their understanding of the economic impacts of heritage activities and their links to other economic sectors. All …

Open consultations

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Consultations/surveys which are currently open include: The future for food, farming and the environment. Closes 8th May Consultation on reforms to the system of developer contributions. Closes at 11:45pm on 10 May 2018 Draft revised National Planning Policy Framework . Closes 11:45pm on 10 May …