Karen Rae

Director at Armstrong Watson, Chartered Accountants and Financial Advisers specialising in the Not for Profit and Education sectors.

[Tes magazine @tes]

BREAKING: Secondary schools will be expected to offer new technical routes for 14-year-olds by 2028, the PM has announced – but unions have criticised a lack of detail in the proposals and the fact they have been released during the holidays
https://t.co/otjRmPmyis

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

It’s been a busy morning for the DFE they have also published the Academies Accounts Direction, framework and guide and model accounts for 2025-26. First look at https://t.co/RGaqCyQxLn.

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The DfE have also issued the framework and guide for auditors and reporting accountants 2025-26. Available on https://t.co/KyB7a5DuSt

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

The DfE have issued the new College Accounts Direction 2025-26. Take a first look at https://t.co/kCDBFyAUsn

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

A welcomed increase to the Scottish Charity Audit threshold in the autumn from £500k to £1m. More details on other changes to follow #charities

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

A flurry of documents from the DFE today, the new 2024-25 AAD, model accounts and Auditor framework and guide all available on https://t.co/6wwC91QVPB.

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

As charities expand their social media presence it’s important to consider good governance practices.

[Charity Commission @ChtyCommission]

If your charity uses social media, you should set a policy that explains, among other things:

➡️ your guidelines around social media use
➡️ how you’ll manage your charity’s accounts
➡️ how it helps deliver your purpose

Read more: https://t.co/ZkwhHEZjoK

[Charity Commission @ChtyCommission]

Have you read our collection of handy 5-minute guides for charity trustees?

Find them here: https://t.co/FDbchwjKQy

☑️ delivering purpose
☑️ managing finances
☑️ conflicts of interest
☑️ making decisions
☑️ reporting information
☑️ safeguarding people

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

Busy week gaining knowledge from the FRC about the new charity SORP due Autumn 2025 but effective 1/1/2026. Updates to follow #sorp2025 #charities

[Charity Commission @ChtyCommission]

Today marks the start of #TrusteesWeek, a time to celebrate the passion, commitment and vital contributions of charity trustees 🎉

Discover how to get involved: https://t.co/aAyp8BzDS1

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

Supporting in Edinburgh today

[Charity Commission @ChtyCommission]

It is not currently possible to download charities’ Annual Reports and Accounts from our Public Register.

Our team is working at pace to address the issue and make the service available again. We apologise for any inconvenience in the meantime.

[Cumbria CVS @CumbriaCVS]

A new online portal is set to make searching for Government, National Lottery and charitable trust #funding simple for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises delivering services in Cumbria.
This new Cumbria CVS 4 Community self-service portal will make it easy

[Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ @WiganWarriorsRL]

🏆🏆🏆🏆

#WWRL #GrandSlam24

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

It’s so important to document the Trustees thought process, debate, decision and who is responsible for implementation.See latest guidance

[Charity Commission @ChtyCommission]

Are you and your fellow trustees properly recording how you make decisions? ✍
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Read our refreshed guidance to find out what information to include in your meeting minutes: https://t.co/2hIUMHWIbi

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

Supporting a wonderful charity today at the Ladies Lunch <3

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Private schools who are registered charities will no longer be eligible to claim charitable rates relief in England intended to take effect from April 2025. Need to know more get in touch

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

A funded pay award effective from September of 5.5% is currently being balloted by teachers. Read more about this below

[Ward Hadaway @WardHadaway]

The government has confirmed a 5.5% pay rise for school teachers & leaders, effective from Sept. This decision follows the recommendations of the independent pay review body and will apply uniformly across all pay points and allowances. Find out more: https://t.co/D8EO2dafSs

[Ward Hadaway @WardHadaway]

The government has confirmed a 5.5% pay rise for school teachers & leaders, effective from Sept. This decision follows the recommendations of the independent pay review body and will apply uniformly across all pay points and allowances. Find out more: https://t.co/D8EO2dafSs

[Karen Rae @AW_KarenRae]

Important guides for Trustees to read and keep up to date #charity #trustees

[Charity Commission @ChtyCommission]

Have you read our collection of handy 5-minute guides for charity trustees?

Find them all here: https://t.co/FDbchwjKQy

☑️ delivering purpose
☑️ managing finances
☑️ conflicts of interest
☑️ making decisions
☑️ reporting information
☑️ safeguarding people