You can find a summary of the main changes to the Academy Trust Handbook 1 September 2025 and the Academies Accounts Direction here.
Academy Trust Handbook September 2025
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Audit
Audit
Financial reporting of charities
Significant changes to the financial reporting of charities are set to take effect from 1 January 2026. We look at the changes and explain how we can help.
VAT on private school fees
The Government has announced that VAT will be payable on private school fees from 1 Jan 2025. We look at the tax point for private school fees, prepayments, the timeline and the Governments plans to engage with schools.
Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief claims
Sean Douglass, Audit Partner at Bates Weston considers Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR) claims – who can claim it, what can be claimed for and what it is worth.
A New Partner at Bates Weston
The Bates Weston Partners are pleased to announce that Sean Douglass has become a Partner in the firm.
Spring 2023 Charity Newsletter
The latest edition of our charity newsletter offering guidance and support to the charities sector
Complex picture from Charity Commission research
Charity Commission Research uncovers complex impacts of the pandemic on charities and suggests adaptability may be key to long term success.
The Charities Bill
The Charities Bill should reduce day to day bureaucracy for the Charities sector, whilst maintaining oversight.
Building Financial Resilience in the Charity Sector
How to make charities financially resilient: consider government support, make clear documented decisions, control cashflow and be alert to the guidance from Companies House and the Charity Commission.
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