Most charities trade and many setup trade subsidiaries but often they do not comply with regulatory guidance and run significant financial and regularly risks as a result. Find out how to avoid these risks in this article.

This article explores what charities need to think about when operating across multiple nations within the UK.

With the Charity Commission reporting a large increase in ‘bad actors’ seeking to exploit charities for personal gain, we explore why charities are fundamentally incompatible with private control or personal gain.

With so much attention currently on the role of the voluntary sector in society, this article explores why we think small and medium-sized charities and non-profits should be more confident.

In this guest blog, Laura Elson of Laura Elson Consulting reflects on volunteering in an ever changing world.

With AI developing rapidly, this short article reflects on why we think human support remains critical for small charities and non-profits.

In nearly 20 years of advising charities on governance, we’ve come to question whether the Charity Commission is fit for purpose in the modern world. Here are a few thoughts (and maybe a bit of a rant).

So many clients come to us concerned about the relationships between the board and the executive team. Here we reflect on those roles and how they ought to relate to each other.

The small charity sector is facing an existential crisis. We want to help.

Recent research into board behaviours in charities makes for interesting reading - its little wonder recruiting new trustees remains challenging.

The Charity Commission recently updated its guidance on Trustee conflicts of interest. Find out why and what it means for your charity.

Charitable giving in the UK is falling, and yet the charity sector continues to grow, suggesting investment in fundraising and income generation is more important than ever.

What to look out for if your charity wants to sell or lease out any of its land or property - it’s a minefield.

A consistent challenge for many small and medium sized charities is finding new trustees. Why is it so difficult?

Kate Lee, chief executive of the NCVO recently appealed for charities to be more open to mergers. Is she right?

Find out more about how fundraising is regulated and what your charity should be doing to comply.

We’ve refreshed our website to help you quickly find the right support and key insights on best practice, sector updates and practice guidance.

Thousands of small charities have trading subsidiaries. Ever wondered why?

Wishing you a peaceful and restful Christmas and New Year from everyone at Almond Tree Consulting.

A new Charity Governance Code was publish in late October 2025. Is it better, worse or just the same as the previous version? Read on to find out out view.