While it’s generally evident who your trustees or directors are, ‘members’ form an all too often forgotten component of charitable companies and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs). We’re not talking about members in the sense you might be more used to at church, but are referring to it in its legal definition – akin to shareholders … Read more …
The beautiful town of Newquay is famed for its fine surfing conditions, where the wild Atlantic hits the Cornish coast. Having stepped out into uncharted waters, the newly formed Newquay Evangelical Church have been through their own choppy waves, needing throughout it a firm faith in God’s providence, and support from people with the right … Read more …
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone… (2 Timothy 2:24a, NIVUK) NB: The article below focuses on employment law issues around bullying and harassment in a workplace context. Employment law will only be an issue for organisations with employees, and bullying and harassment are of course areas of … Read more …
A much appreciated gospel partnership We are immensely thankful to Roger Dix – former trustee of the Christian Outdoor Pursuits Trust (COPT) – and the charity itself for writing and sharing their experience of working with Edward Connor Solicitors (ECS): A potted history Although the Trust was formed in 1981, it was set up … Read more …
Please note this is a guest article written by an external Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner. Edward Connor Solicitors do not have expertise to advise directly on Health and Safety matters. See below for how to access specialist support in this area. There is great excitement, anticipation and thankfulness at our ability to once again hold outreach … Read more …
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Not all churches or Christian organisations have a formal review system in place for employees. Often it is felt that matters can be raised as and when they come to light without a formal meeting on … Read more …
The staff and Trust Board at Edward Connor Solicitors join the nation in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family. We give thanks for Her Majesty’s strong Christian faith, and for how her love of the Lord God translated itself into a caring and … Read more …
Some employees and workers have contracts that cover the whole holiday year, but they are only required to work part of the year. For example, someone who has a zero hours contract may end up working and be paid for just a few weeks over the year, or someone may be engaged long term in … Read more …
Please note this is a guest article written by an external Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner. Edward Connor Solicitors do not have expertise to advise directly on Health and Safety matters. See below for how to access specialist support in this area. Why must health and safety remain part of our operations? If previously health … Read more …
Seeing the love of Jesus Christ course through our communities is a vision all Christians share. East Midlands Christian Fellowships (or Reach as it is now known) has just such a vision, and is working through its churches to see the growth of transformative, Jesus-centred communities across the East Midlands and beyond. With a heart … Read more …
