Charity

Charities are essentially businesses whose legal needs are often similar to that of other businesses such as employment issues, contractual issues, buying or leasing of property and intellectual property protection issues. However, the growing demands of an evolving regulatory environment can invariably lead to added complications and increased burden on charities to comply with charity laws. Charities also have unique requirements particularly in the areas of governance, fund-raising and taxation.

In recognition of this we have developed a dedicated Charity team to deal with all areas of charity law. Our specialist team comprises of individuals with knowledge drawn from various disciplines across the firm including employment, property, company and commercial, litigation, trusts and taxation. Our team are here to help you understand the impact of the new changes brought into force through the new Charities Act 2006, the new Companies Act 2006, and also to advise you on how to prepare for the impending changes that are likely to affect your charities activity in the near future.

We act for a growing list of charities and other non-profit organisations and advise on all aspects of charity law and regulation and their dealings with the Charity Commission. Our team can assist you with choosing the best structure for your new charity, whether an unincorporated trust, a company limited by guarantee, a community interest company (CIC) or a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), and also advise on the role of trustees, their duties and their liabilities.