Welcome
Welcome to the new and updated site for the Housing Associations’ Company Secretaries Forum.
Fit and proper?
Are you a Charity? If so, and you claim tax relief via Gift Aid either on donations or on your intra Group payments, then you may need to consider HMRC requirements to demonstrate that your Trustees and senior managers are “fit and proper”persons. This is particuarly important when appointing new Trustees or senior managers.
More information at HMRC.
Land Registry Office Closures
From 1 October 2010 the Land Registry will be closing a number of its offices and relocating the work which they handle. The offices affected are:
- Stevenage
- Tunbridge Wells
- Portsmouth
Further details here.
Last printed Charity Commission News issued
The Charity Commission have issued their last ever printed copy of Charity Commission News. In future copies will only be issued as PDF versions by email.
A PDF copy of the newsletter is here.
If you have previously received a printed copy, you will need to notify the Charity Commission of an email address for your charity so that they can notify you when the next issue is published online.
NHF guidance on Anti Money Laundering
The NHF has issued helpful guidance on Anti Money Laundering and Consumer Credit Licensing. The two publications are available free to members in the member section of the NHF website. www.housing.org.uk (Search for “anti-money laundering” or “consumer credit”.
Review of Social Housing Regulation
Peter Marsh, Chief Executive of the TSA, has written to providers to clarify their responsibilities during the review. PDF
Which Code?
Unsure of which Code to adopt? The European Corporate Governance Institute has a helpful index of the codes from member states. Link
Model Rules under review
The NHF are reviewing the current Model Rules for Associations incorporated as Industrial & Provident Societies. If you have views on or examples of areas in the current Rules which would benefit from amendment please send details to Miriam Lambert at the NHF.
London ALMO seeks Corporate Governance Manager
A London based ALMO is seeking a Corporate Governance Manager on contract. Details
NB Remuneration terms improved.
Presentations from NHF Company Secretaries Conference now available
Presentations from the recent NHF Company Secretaries Conference are now available on the NHF website. Link
Company Secretary sought in North Somerset
NS Housing based in Portishead are seeking a Company Secretary. Permanent position, 37 hours per week. Up to £38,000 depending on skills and experience. More details and application from www.theplacetowork.org.uk (then click Current Vacancies) Vacancy Ref: HR258 or call HR on on 01275 398014. Closing date 1 July 2010.