Webinars
On this page you'll find information on Charities Services upcoming webinars. You can also find recordings of our previous webinars further below.
Upcoming Webinars
Charities Services kicks off its Lunchtime Webinar Series this year. Each month, we'll deliver a topic of interest to charities with a focus initially on the new reporting standards and the Annual Return process.
27 June 2017, From 12pm (approx. 45 minutes)
Annual Reporting - An Overview for Tier 3 and 4 Charities
This webinar will cover the basics of what information Charities Services requires registered charities to provide every year. We will cover:
- What are the annual reporting obligations for registered charities?
- A timeline of key dates for reporting to Charities Services
- Resources available to help you prepare to report
At the end of this webinar you will understand what information registered charities must provide to Charities Services every year, why this is so important and where to go for help.
This webinar is only relevant to Tier 3 and 4 charities. Before you participate in this webinar make sure you know what tier your charity is. If you’re unsure find out on our website (external link) .
Register here for the above webinar. (external link)
20 July 2017, From 12pm (approx. 45 minutes)
Tier 4 Tour of the Performance Report
Things have changed! Under the new reporting standards, if your charity is Tier 4 you need to complete a Performance Report every year.
In this webinar we’re going to explain:
- What a Performance Report is
- What you need to complete one
- How it can help your registered charity
This webinar is only relevant to Tier 4 charities. Before you participate in this webinar make sure you know what tier your charity is. If you’re unsure find out on our website (external link) .
August 2017 (Date TBC), From 12pm (approx. 45 minutes)
Tier 3 Tour of the Performance Report
Things have changed! Under the new reporting standards, if your charity is Tier 3 you need to complete a Performance Report every year.
In this webinar we’re going to explain:
- What a Performance Report is
- What you need to complete one
- How it can help your registered charity
This webinar is only relevant to Tier 3 charities. Before you participate in this webinar make sure you know what tier your charity is. If you’re unsure find out on our website (external link) .
21 September 2017, From 12pm (approx. 45 minutes)
Registration – the benefits and obligations
Is your organisation thinking of becoming a registered charity?
In this webinar, we will explain:
- The benefits of registration
- What the registration process involves, including what you need to provide to Charities Services to become a registered charity
- Ongoing obligations of registration
On completion of the webinar you will be able to decide whether registering as a charity is the best decision for your organisation.
18 October 2017, From 12pm (approx. 45 minutes)
New to a registered charity? This is what you need to know!
Let’s get simple, if you’re new to a charity, this webinar will tell you the key things you need to know to ensure your registered charity meets Charities Services requirements.
This webinar will cover:
- Rules - what they are and how do I change them?
- Reporting obligations – what do I need to provide to Charities Services every year?
- Where to get help
At the end of this webinar, you will feel confident about what you need to provide to Charities Services to ensure the success of your charity.
Please note webinar dates and topics are subject to change.
Make sure you’re subscribed to our email updates for any notifications and our Facebook page (external link) .
Webinar Recordings
New Financial Reporting for Accountants of Small CharitiesRecording of the webinar held on 26 & 27 July 2016 The Statement of Service Performance is a non-financial statement required under the new reporting standards for Tier 3 and Tier 4 registered charities and it’s important that you know how to use it well. In this webinar we will explain:
View the handout for the webinar here. [PDF, 1.1 MB] Questions and Answers (Q&A) of the webinarClick here to view the questions that were asked during the webinar, and the answers provided. |
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Statement of Service PerformanceRecording of the webinar held on 13 April 2017 The Statement of Service Performance is a non-financial statement required under the new reporting standards for Tier 3 and Tier 4 registered charities and it’s important that you know how to use it well. This webinar covers:
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Statement of Cash Flows for Tier 1, 2 and 3 CharitiesRecording of the webinar held on 2 May 2017 Under the new reporting standards, charities using Tiers 1, 2 or 3 must complete a Statement of Cash Flows in their end of year reporting. For some charities, this will be a new thing and it can be tricky the first few times. In this webinar we cover:
On completion of the webinar, you will understand the principles behind a cash flow statement and have the tools to be able to calculate your own one for your charity. View the handout for the webinar here. [PDF, 255 KB] |
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Minimum Categories in the Performance Report (for Tier 3 and 4 Charities)Recording of the webinar held on 25 May 2017 Under the new reporting standards for Tier 3 and Tier 4 charities, revenue/receipts and expenditure/payments must be reported according to certain minimum categories. In this webinar we will cover:
On completion of the webinar, you will understand how to use and present the minimum categories and how to apply them to your own charity. |
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