Interlink is delighted to announce the award of Matrix accreditation to the LinkEd service to schools. Matrix is the main quality assurance framework for information, advice and guidance services  (IAG) offered in the public and voluntary sector.   It is awarded after rigorous external assessment and comprehensive review of services and interviews with staff, users and … Continued

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS BASED ON OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW AS IT STANDS IN FEBRUARY 2019. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR LEGAL ADVICE ON THE FACTS OF ANY INDIVIDUAL CASE. NO LIABILITY IS ACCEPTED FOR ANY ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OF RELIANCE ON THIS ARTICLE.   This post offers a quick overview of the statutory … Continued

  The victory of Agudas Israel Housing Association (AIHA) in the High Court last week was met with relief across the Charedi community and beyond. For those who missed it, this was essentially a discrimination case based on the Equalities Act 2010.  The claimant was a non-Jewish single mother of four, including two disabled children.  … Continued

In an initiative to broaden understanding of the Orthodox community, Hackney Council’s Group Director for Adult and Children Services, Anne Canning, paid a visit to Manchester’s Charedi community last week. Ms Canning is responsible for all schools and education services and was keen to visit schools in the north that have fared better than their … Continued

Interlink is delighted to announce the appointment of Yudit Salomon, who will help Interlink members with financial planning, management and accounts. Mrs Salomon, a chartered accountant, is a welcome new addition to Interlink’s team, and will help member charities proactively improve the way they manage their finances and produce high quality and compliant accounts.   … Continued