<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xml:base="https://www.voscur.org" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> <channel> <title>Voscur - Finance</title> <link>https://www.voscur.org/core-categories/finance</link> <description></description> <language>en</language> <item> <title>Charity Finance Group Social Care Conference 2021</title> <link>https://www.voscur.org/insight/news/charity-finance-group-social-care-conference-2021</link> <description><div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2>Charity Finance Group Social Care Conference 2021</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-article-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.voscur.org/sites/default/files/styles/node_image/public/CFG%20Social%20Care%20Conference%202021%20510x359.jpg?itok=9XgZ-WSl" width="510" height="359" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-image-credit field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Image Credit:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Charity Finance Group</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-date-provision-is-due-to-b field-type-date field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">4 May, 2021</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> </p> <p><em><span><span><span><b><span>(Advertorial content created by Charity Finance Group, for Voscur)</span></b></span></span></span></em></p> <p><span><span><span><b><span>Charity Finance Group: <span>Social Care Conference 2021</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><b><span>Thursday 10 June, 09.30 – 16.40 online event</span></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Find out more about Charity Finance Group’s <span>Social Care Conference on 10 June, bringing a comprehensive programme for finance managers and heads of finance in adult social care to explore the most pressing issues in the social care sector, connect with peers from other social care charities, and hear the latest regulatory updates. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The event programme for the day:</span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>The challenges and opportunities for social care after Covid-19</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Regulatory update</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Exploring recruitment and retention</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Hear from a Local Government Authority</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>The funding landscape</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>VAT reliefs and welfare</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Speakers so far include:</span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Amanda Ashworth, Project Manager - Recruitment and Retention, Skills for Care</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Juliet Green, Project Manager, Skills for Care</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Simon Bottery, Senior Fellow, Social Care, The King’s Fund</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Emma Robotham, Indirect Tax Senior Manager, Cooper Parry</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><span><span>More speaker announcements coming soon! Visit</span></span> <strong><a href="https://cfg.org.uk/SocialCareConference"><span>https://cfg.org.uk/SocialCareConference</span></a></strong> <span>to see the full programme, speaker line up and to book your place – charity CFG members also receive a discount. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span>Who should come along to this event?</span></span></b> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>This event is open to CFG members and non-members, and will be particularly useful for finance managers and heads of finance operating in adult social care delivery, such as professionals from residential care, disability support organisations, hospices and healthcare organisations. </span></span></span></span></span></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Core Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/core-categories/finance">Finance</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/core-categories/social-care">Social care</a></div></div></div></description> <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 20:11:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>David</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">99252 at https://www.voscur.org</guid> </item> <item> <title>Social investment is helping Bristol #BuildBackBetter</title> <link>https://www.voscur.org/insight/news/social-investment-helping-bristol-buildbackbetter</link> <description><div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2>Social investment is helping Bristol #BuildBackBetter</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-article-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.voscur.org/sites/default/files/styles/node_image/public/CF-report-cover.jpg?itok=R6_ZidUn" width="510" height="350" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-image-credit field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Image Credit:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">City Funds</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-date-provision-is-due-to-b field-type-date field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">2 March, 2021</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> </p> <p><span><span>As we begin to think about emerging from the worst of the pandemic, economic recovery is high on the agenda - alongside tackling entrenched inequalities. According to ONS figures, the UK economy was hit by a record slump in 2020 with GDP shrinking 9.9%. However, the challenge is equally an opportunity—with such a dramatic shock to the system, can we think about rebuilding in a fairer and more equal way? </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Social enterprises are at the centre of this opportunity. Those using enterprise to create positive social and environmental impact have both the experience and vision necessary to help. To maximise their role, Bristol needs a thriving social economy with the relationships, expertise and money to succeed.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>As part of this Build Back Better approach, City Funds committed over £2.4 million to the local social economy in 2020. Their <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span><a href="https://bristolcityfunds.co.uk/city-funds-investment-into-bristol-totals-2-4m-in-2020/">impact report</a></span></span>, released last month, reveals key investments that are creating economic, community and environmental resilience in Bristol as a response to COVID-19.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>“As an impact investor, we’ve seen how the ongoing pandemic has disproportionately affected those living in the context of long-term economic, social, and environmental inequality,” said Andy Street, Chair of City Funds. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>“This has highlighted more clearly than ever the need for a local and democratic approach to finance that is targeted and effective.”</span></span></p> <p><span><span>City Funds uses a coordinated, place-based approach to investing, bringing together loan and equity investment typically from £100k to £1m, targeted, smaller grants and local collaborations, including the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span><a href="https://www.voscur.org/insight/news/new-investment-bristol-help-grow-social-economy%C2%A0">Local Access Partnership</a></span></span> (in which Voscur works alongside City Funds) rolling out this spring. By utilising multiple partnerships, City Funds strengthens Bristol-based initiatives that otherwise may be unlikely to secure the finance they need.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Some of the organisations using investment to create impact in Bristol include: </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Ambition Community Energy to plan for a 4.2Mw wind turbine which will create cash surpluses to address community challenges in Lawrence Weston,</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Talking Money to rebuild and grow their support for individuals caught in the cycle of indebtedness,</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Wellspring Settlement to purchase The Swan Pub in Barton Hill and create new community space and affordable housing, and</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Frank Water to expand their sustainable water operations and implement a water action programme in Bristol schools</span></span></span>.</li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span><a href="https://bristolcityfunds.co.uk/city-funds-investment-into-bristol-totals-2-4m-in-2020/">City Funds first annual impact report</a></span></span> is a great summary of the ways they have been shaping investment to meet the needs of community. For updates on City Funds investments, including information and insights on how impact investment is helping Bristol #BuildBackBetter, sign up to the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><span><a href="https://bristolcityfunds.co.uk/">City Funds mailing list</a></span></span>. </span></span></span></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Core Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/core-categories/finance">Finance</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/core-categories/inclusion">Inclusion</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/core-categories/social-enterprise">Social enterprise</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/core-categories/social-value">Social value</a></div></div></div></description> <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:45:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>David</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">98845 at https://www.voscur.org</guid> </item> <item> <title>VCSE organisations to benefit from new digital advertising VAT rules</title> <link>https://www.voscur.org/insight/news/vcse-organisations-benefit-new-digital-advertising-vat-rules</link> <description><div class="field field-name-title field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h2>VCSE organisations to benefit from new digital advertising VAT rules</h2></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-article-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.voscur.org/sites/default/files/styles/node_image/public/Taxes_2.jpg?itok=LcSNCbFi" width="510" height="344" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-date-provision-is-due-to-b field-type-date field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">16 September, 2020</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> </p> <p><span><span><span>Organisations which invest in digital advertising are set to make large VAT savings after HM Revenue &amp; Customs <a href="https://www.charitytaxgroup.org.uk/press-release/hmrc-issues-important-brief-vat-digital-advertising-charities/">issued updated guidance</a> on the subject. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Until now, most digital advertising has been subject to VAT and those charitable organisations using advertising agencies were having this cost passed on to them.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The sum total of these costs amounts to millions of pounds that cannot be reclaimed by charities.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>However, HMRC has now ruled that VAT is no longer due on internet search browsing ads or location targeting ads.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The only exception is where internet browsing ads appear on personal social media accounts. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Charity Tax Group (CTG) has been campaigning for the change for over two years; a statement from the organisation’s Vice-Chairman, Richard Bray, said: </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>“This development is good news for charities. It will result in significant VAT savings on the cost of many forms of digital advertising at a time when they need financial help the most. We are so pleased that CTG’s persistence in its discussions with HMRC have achieved such a positive result”.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>CTG also said that the ruling would help to simplify application of the policy, as the boundary for it taking effect will be websites that include personal accounts.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>HMRC has also suggested that it will undertake a review of VAT legislation as part of a DCMS review on the future regulation of advertising. CTG has welcomed this, arguing that the current system is no longer fit for purpose.</span></span></span></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-core-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Core Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/core-categories/finance">Finance</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/core-categories/policy">Policy</a></div></div></div></description> <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:09:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>richard@voscur.org</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">98007 at https://www.voscur.org</guid> </item> </channel> </rss>