From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
The rollout of identity verification will boost business, and support growth, by giving more assurance about who is setting up, running and controlling companies in the UK.
When you need to verify your identity for Companies House – GOV.UK
In this article, Stuart explores the evolving landscape of corporate charity support, highlighting a shift toward “blended giving” – a combination of financial and in-kind contributions that better meet the diverse needs of charities. Take a look here.
The People’s Health Trust has released a report calling for mental health support for staff of local charities managing the aftermath of last summer’s riots. Take a look here.
Resident doctors have announced strikes from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am to Wednesday 30 July. During this period services are expected to be very busy. Please help us to help you by visiting 111 online, or calling NHS 111 for advice on the best service for your needs.
Hospital services will be affected:
If you do not require emergency care, you can get help by using these NHS services:
If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, you should still attend A&E or call 999.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the government is considering how it can support charities facing financial challenges, including potential changes to business rates. Learn more here.
In this article, Carla Whalen from Russell-Cooke explores how the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill could significantly reshape UK employment law, urging charities to assess how the wide-ranging reforms, from zero-hours contracts to unfair dismissal, may affect their workforce. Give it a read here.
A long-awaited agreement between the UK government and civil society organisations was launched on 16th July by the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP, at an event in London. Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO at DSC, attended the launch event. Read more.
As organisations are getting underway with preparing for the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) to come into effect on 1 November 2025, this month we have published three new guides for fundraisers in three key areas. These cover fundraising events, and fundraising through social media and online gaming. You can read our blog from our Head of Policy, Paul Winyard, for more details on what each guide covers.
With the Data (Use and Access) Act recently receiving Royal Assent, we’ve published information on what charities should be aware of at this stage before the relevant part of the Act comes into force allowing ‘soft opt-in’ for charities. This includes how charities can start preparing for the new rules for charity direct marketing coming into effect.
We have published information, supported by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), on what charities should know about the new rules for charity direct marketing in the Data (Use and Access) Act.
“When you have a small team, every moment, new idea and piece of content that is created must count. Thankfully, you don’t need a massive budget or team to create meaningful, strategic content and communications…” Read more from the Charity Comms article here.
Remember that while boilers and fires may be used less frequently, there are still summer risks, particularly associated with BBQs. Check out – Think-CO-Newsletter-Summer-2025.pdf
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Telephone 020 7952 1230
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.
