Tuesday, December 07, 2004

The Stage Online :: News :: Arts groups must prove merit to keep charitable status UK

The Stage Online :: News :: Arts groups must prove merit to keep charitable status: "Arts organisations that charge for tickets or services must be prepared to justify the merits of their work or risk losing charitable status under new legislation recently announced in the Queen�s Speech, a leading entertainment and media law firm has warned.
Robert Porter, a senior associate at Harbottle and Lewis, said arts bodies may be �significantly affected� by the Charities Bill, which is expected to begin its route through parliament in the coming months. In particular, changes to existing laws will mean applicants must prove the benefit they provide to the public and the ongoing artistic and educational merits of their work before being granted charitable status"

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