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Jane leads the 60-strong specialist charity team at BHP and has been providing innovative and pragmatic advice to charity clients throughout her career which spans over 30 years. The team is ranked in the Top 20 Charity Auditors in the UK.

Jane is currently a SORP Engagement Partner, holds the ICAEW’s Diploma in Charity Accounting and is also an active member of Charity Finance Group. Jane is a Deputy Lieutenant of South Yorkshire.

Governance, legal and compliance

5 March 2024, 12:44

Know the law: campaigning in an election year

With a general election on the horizon, the Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs have shared advice for charities engaging in public debate. Jane Marshall from BHP takes a look at the key points.

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