Papers: Reports and Studies

An examination of the law relating to the powers and duties of trustees with a view to preparing an improved and modern Trustee Act.

Explanation of Goodman Report

This article describes the work of the commission, and gives a summary of the main recommendations, which after many hours of, at times, lively argument, were finally agreed. It describes how it chose to define the voluntary sector, and the main differences between the sector in Scotland and the rest of the UK.

The Commission on Private Philanthropy and Public Needs commissioned this study of the present relationships between the federal government and private philanthropy and what changes, if any, might be made.

Examines the current status of Charities Law in Tasmania and its recommendations.

Examines the monitoring and control of charities in England and Wales by considering the work of the Charities Commission, Home Office and Office of the work of Inland Revenue.

Translates the main aims of the Woodfield Report into legislative proposals.

The Commission appointed a Sub-Committee to review existing fiscal legislation affecting Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), and to advise with reference to possible changes therein with a view to achieving a more supportive fiscal environment.

The Panel on Accountability and Governance in the Voluntary Sector was an initiativeof the sector for the sector to aid in this process of adapting to change.

A report on federal government and the voluntary sector discussions in Canada to foster a more effective and strategic relationship, which would better serve Canadians. Three areas were the subject of exploratory talks: building a new relationship, strengthening capacity, and improving the regulatory framework.

In 1998 NCVO established a Charity Law Reform Advisory Group to assess whether the law on charitable status should be amended to ensure a good fit with today’s circumstances. This report is the result of their work. It has been produced with the benefit of contributions and ideas from a . . .

The structure of regulation and support for the charitable sector in Scotland and the operational effects of Scottish legislation on charities of all types and size.

Freedom of association is effective only where it goes hand-in-hand with legislative measures facilitating its exercise and respecting the value of NGOs’ contribution to society. Although they can be fostered by passingf avourable legislation, awareness of and respect for NGOs’ contribution develop only where NGOs themselves undertake to behave in . . .

This report includes and expands the ideas contained in the Panel’s March 1, 2005, Interim Report, and will intensify this effort. It begins with an overview of the charitable community, including its achievements,scope, and existing programs to improve ethics and accountability. It then describes the Panel on the NonprofitSector, focusing . . .

Within the Proposed Guidelines, the CRA sets out its proposed policy pertaining to “the legal and administrative requirements a registered charity is expected to fulfil in order to conduct or fund research as a charitable activity.

This policy statement replaces the policy statement “Applicants that are Established to Hold Periodic Fundraisers”, CPS 001, and provides information for registered charities on the treatment of fundraising under the Income Tax Act.

An examination of the not-for-profit sector in Australia.