‘Data is the new oil’ is a phrase that has been heard many times in recent years but for some, charities and small businesses in particular, data may feel like more of a burden. In this article we will explore the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on day to day administration of… Read More

Many charities are due to file their annual return and for many charities this will be their first experience of the new and improved return. Charities that have an annual income of over £10,000 or is a charitable incorporated organisation, are required to file an annual return with the Charity Commission, no later than 10 months… Read More

What a monumental year lies ahead. In 2019 our country will face one of the biggest changes in its history. Dafferns dedicated Brexit landing page has been created to help you keep you updated with the latest Brexit news and be an essential signpost for tools and resources. The potential effect of Brexit on SMEs… Read More

The current political machinations surrounding attempts to reach an agreement with the EU for an orderly exit on 29th March are bringing into focus the very real possibility of a no deal exit, so much so that HMRC have recently written to many VAT registered traders to advise on actions to take to plan for that… Read More

Charities rely on donations from the public. However, relying on money from the public comes with its issues. The public trust that the charity will ensure the money is collected in the correct way and also used for the correct purpose in which it was offered. Trustees have the overall responsibility and are accountable to… Read More

A question we are being ask with greater frequency is whether the UK is more like to be heading towards a no deal Brexit. Many UK businesses are now considering the prospect that a no deal Brexit is a possibility. As a result, many organisations are completing internal reviews and performing impact analysis to identify… Read More

HMRC has issued guidance to UK businesses that import or export goods with the EU in the unlikely event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. The letter outlines three steps that need to be taken to ensure trade with the EU can continue in the event of a no-deal Brexit: Register for… Read More

We’re delighted to announce that Dafferns have been awarded Platinum Approved Employer Status with ACCA – the highest level achievable. The ACCA Approved Employer programme recognises employers’ high standards of staff training and development. As a platinum-level Approved Employer, Dafferns had to meet a set of training and development standards that denote a high level… Read More

In this series of snippets we distil our regular Growth Academy half-day workshops down into their essential elements and learning points. A strategic prompt for the Academy members who were there, and a taster of what you missed if you weren’t… Date: 20 November 2018 Key focus: How to avoid change fatigue and make your… Read More