May 8, 2023
Get ready for less single-use plastic
From 1 July, the next step in phasing out single-use and hard-to-recycle plastic begins. That means:
· single-use plastic produce bags, plates, bowls, and cutlery will be banned
· the sale of single-use plastic straws will be restricted
· a transition to compostable plastic produce labels by 2025 begins.
Find out how to prepare now, including how to tell if your plastic items are designed for single-use.
What are the key aspects you need to know to prepare for the financial year-end on 31 March? The end of the financial year is a good time to review your policies and procedures in preparation for the new tax year.
In 2023 the External Reporting Board (XRB) published updated accounting standards for Tier 3 and 4 registered charities.
If your charity’s financial year began on or after 1 April 2024, the Tier 3 (NFP) and Tier 4 (NFP) Standards are now in effect and you should be using or preparing to use these.