Book Description

Charity Administration Handbook, Fifth Edition provides all the information needed to set up and run a charity effectively. Written in a non-technical and accessible way, this book is an essential reference work for charity administrators and their professional advisers.This fifth edition has been extensively revised to take account of new legislation, such as the Charities Act 2011, the Finance Act 2013 and the Equalities Act 2010, as well as updated guidance from the Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. Key new topics include: setting strategy, exploiting the internet, charitable incorporated organisations and Gift Aid on donated goods.Completely restructured to follow the lifecycle of a charity from start up to dissolution, this title also uses helpful signposts and cross-references throughout to make it user-friendly and easy to navigate.The comprehensive coverage includes:. Setting up a charity. Governing a charity. Managing charity regulation. Managing charity finance. Generating income. Managing charities. Managing staff and volunteers. Winding up a charityPrevious ISBN: 9781845922399