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NGO Law – Nicole Copley

Practical legal advice and assistance for all sorts of not-for-profits.

Category Archives: News and views

First Quarter 2022 ngoLAW in Brief

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on March 1, 2022 by LambertMarch 1, 2022
Purple flowers

It almost seems like it might be (hopefully, possibly) if not the end, at least the beginning of the end of our days of being dogged by pandemic panic. Please, God. Hope springs, facing forwards etc and this Brief is … Continue reading →

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October 2021: news and updates including: NPO Amendment Bill

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on October 8, 2021 by LambertOctober 8, 2021

Welcome to October and to the final newsletter of the year from the team at ngoLAW. There is quite a bit of content here so, to help you navigate it and find the bits you need first, a summary: The … Continue reading →

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Updates, Advice, Links and Events

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on May 14, 2021 by LambertMay 14, 2021

Dear Friends It has been a while since we last wrote, but I know that we have all been busy, re-building what had fallen, creating new ways of working, adapting as we always have, to survive and continue to serve. … Continue reading →

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NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on March 8, 2021 by LambertMarch 8, 2021

Fundraising Talk Session February 2021: 18A Q&A When can we issue an 18A Receipt? Q: In proposals, can we still offer to put their information on our sites (social media and website) if they donate alongside the 18A certificate? Q: … Continue reading →

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An invitation to join us on a #FUNDRAISINGTALK Webinar with Nicole Copley

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on February 9, 2021 by LambertFebruary 9, 2021

Please join us as Nicole, hosted by FundRaising Talk, gives a free webinar from 10 -11 am (log in from 9.45 am) on Thursday 4 Feb 2021 about: 18A in practise – be careful what you promise! (basics, updates and what … Continue reading →

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November 2020: letter eight from lockdown

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on November 24, 2020 by LambertNovember 24, 2020

In this, our last letter of the year, we: deal with the upcoming NPO register clean up (!) in some detail, with practical tips; discuss whether the PBAs SARS classifies organisations under matter; and give some practical advice on filing … Continue reading →

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17 July 2020: letter seven from lockdown

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on July 16, 2020 by LambertJuly 17, 2020

AGMs in the time of COVID For many organisations, AGM (Annual General Meeting) season is upon us, and we are having clients ask- Do we have to hold an AGM, or can we postpone it, or even skip it for … Continue reading →

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NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on June 15, 2020 by LambertJune 17, 2020

MISSION-SHIFT in the time of COVID MISSION-SHIFT in the time of COVID The times are a’changin, and it looks as though we will have to reset to a ‘new normal’ for the foreseeable future. At ngoLAW we are helping our clients … Continue reading →

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23 April 2020: letter five from lockdown

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on April 23, 2020 by LambertApril 28, 2020

With a week left of lockdown and restrictions after the 30th seeming inevitable, we bring you in this ngoLAW Brief:  an update on the C19-TERS scheme (some good news and some clarity); a warning about a scam doing the rounds in … Continue reading →

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09 April 2020: letter four from lockdown

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on April 9, 2020 by LambertApril 9, 2020

GAME CHANGING ALTERATIONS TO THE C19-TERS UIF BENEFITS If you or any business or organisation you know is considering retrenching staff or putting them on short time now, please read this first (and pass it on) – or you could … Continue reading →

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06 April 2020: letter three from lockdown

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on April 6, 2020 by LambertApril 6, 2020

Many organisations, facing significant drops in funding and other income, as well as the inability to carry out many of their projects, are considering temporary or even permanent shutting of operations, and looking for advice on how to support employees … Continue reading →

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NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on April 2, 2020 by LambertApril 2, 2020
Sunset over cityscape

Every day and every hour brings messages about new initiatives and partnerships to deal with the health and economic crisis in a holistic way and to support and join together all citizens in flattening the curve.

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March 2020: letter from lockdown

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on March 30, 2020 by LambertMarch 30, 2020

While the earth (and we personally) may welcome the compulsory reset of the lockdown, our beneficiaries and organisations are going to be hard hit by the halting of many projects. NGOs across South Africa have been a step ahead in … Continue reading →

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ngoLAW Update November 2019

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on November 13, 2019 by LambertNovember 13, 2019

The times are uncertain, the going is tough and financial realities are biting. The non-profit sector is hard hit but undaunted and we at NGOLAW feel lucky to serve and assist so many who remain positive and who are taking … Continue reading →

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Lotteries Commission: The Beast Awakens

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on June 11, 2019 by LambertJune 11, 2019

The panic: ngoLAW has received a number of queries from non-profit clients concerned about notices received from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) letting them know that their fundraising raffles or competitions are unlawful/unauthorised. The under-resourced non-profit sector tends to feel … Continue reading →

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ngoLAW Update April 2019

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on April 24, 2019 by LambertApril 24, 2019

Welcome to our first newsletter. These updates aim to deliver useful insights and information on legal, governance and compliance matters relevant to the NGO sector, and to connect you with resources and events. This first issue introduces some new (and … Continue reading →

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Thinking about income generation and profit in a non-profit world

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on October 19, 2017 by LambertOctober 19, 2017

by Marcus Coetzee Non-profit organizations and social enterprises that wish to design sustainability strategies need to have clarity around the concepts of income generation and profit, and how to achieve them. This article aims to debunk some misconceptions around income … Continue reading →

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Dear NGO Law: No-members NPC

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on October 19, 2017 by LambertOctober 30, 2017

Back when we were operating under the old Companies Act we used to be required to have members and once a year we would have an annual general meeting. It was a bit silly in that we would just close … Continue reading →

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The NPO regulatory framework in SA – Choppy Waters or Plain Sailing?

NGO Law - Nicole Copley Posted on September 20, 2017 by LambertOctober 19, 2017

For those embarking on their maiden voyage in the non-profit sector, and for seasoned sailors, the regulatory framework for nonprofit organisations can be intimidating and confusing. Our message, as consultants to the sector, is that there is no need to … Continue reading →

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