A North East homelessness charity’s Christmas appeal has been given a boost thanks to a donation from the Robson Laidler Community Fund. The ‘Giving a Home’ Christmas appeal, run by Oasis Community Housing, raises vital funds to support the charity’s year-round work providing drop ins, supported housing and a range […]
Tag Archives: charity
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Aug
Aug
A couple of years ago, the Charities Commission carried out a review based on the reserves policy of a random sample of charities with income over £500,000. Within this review, the Charities Commission wanted to ensure whether charities had: explained their reserves policy; and stated their level of reserves correctly […]
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May
May
There are three notes in a charity trustees’ report which often contain inaccuracies. (As mentioned in previous blog entitled, What should be included in a Trustees’ report? These are: Reserves policy Key management remuneration Public benefit These notes are often misunderstood or do not contain correct information, so these have […]
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May
May
Charities are vital for the support, encouragement, and enhancement of people’s lives, but during the Coronavirus pandemic they have gone the extra mile to support those in need and have shown an admirable resilience. Charities must provide evidence of the impact they deliver to the people they support, especially to […]
Robson Laidler has raised over £170,000 for local and national charities to mark its centenary year in business. We set an ambitious target back in 2016 to raise £100,000 for charity by the end of 2020 to celebrate our 100th year in business. We also set out to support 100 […]
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Aug
Aug
Here at Robson Laidler we have a strong focus on giving something back to the community. We have regular charity fund raising activities as well as volunteering opportunities. I’ll be honest I often ignore the requests for help with this or that charity effort but when someone suggested a charity […]
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May
May
Our brave staff along with their friends and family, are taking on The Coast 2 Coast Challenge for charity this August. The 16 strong team will cycle approx. 150 miles from Whitehaven to Tynemouth over three days to raise funds for the Firm’s Charity of the Year, the Freeman Heart […]
09
May
May
Robson Laidler Accountants has raised more than £100,000 for North East charities and community groups following our record-breaking fundraising campaign. Smashing our intensive four-year fundraising goal to raise £100,000 to mark our centenary year next year, we have exceeded this 18-months ahead of schedule. Staff have raised cash donations as […]