Charity Law

Charities require specialist legal advice. We know the business of charities, and can advise on a wide range of issues which affect them.  We are experienced in all aspects of charity law, and can provide services to diverse organisations including educational, poverty relief agencies, health and grant-making charities, disability and religious organisations.
Our work touches on most aspects of life in the voluntary sector, from day-to-day, legal problems to strategic and governing issues.  Areas of legal advice include the following:

  • The Charities Act 2009
  • Appropriate legal structures, both incorporated & unincorporated
  • Registration & advice on charitable status
  • Constitution reviews & reorganisations
  • Governance, management & accountability
  • Tax exemptions & donor incentive schemes
  • Trusts & charitable trusts
  • Dealing with administrative agencies
  • Regulatory issues
  • Powers & duties of trustees
  • Registering & regulating fundraising activities
  • Financial & property matters
  • Data protection issues
  • Employment Law
  • Trading activities
  • Donations
  • The charities regulatory authority
  • Annual financial accounts advice

To arrange a consultation on charity law issues call us on Free Phone 1 800 644 444 or simply email us using the enquiry form.

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