Members Meeting March 2020

AGENDA

1.      Jo Coleman, Womble Bond Dickinson – Chair’s opening remarks.
2.      Rory Mullan, Old Square Tax Chambers – The meaning of “gifts to charities” in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Routier and another v HMRC [2019]           UKSC 43
3.     John Maton, Charity Commission – The Charity Commission’s response to the Cairncross Review, and the circumstances when journalism can be charitable
4.     Gavin McEwan, Turcan Connell – Commercial activity and the charity test –New Lanark v OSCR
5.     Q&A/Discussion
6.     Written update by Adrian Pashley of PLC
7.     Wine, canapés and networking