Charities

Charities have to be more commercial, which means dealing with the challenges of the changing economic environment they operate within.

We offer practical experience and specialist insight into the spectrum of real issues and legalities charities must face if they are to succeed, avoid risks and meet their statutory obligations.

What we advise on:

Regulatory

A good working relationship with all regulators, whether the Charity Commission, CQC and other EAAs, is essential. We’ll help guide you through their rules and regulations.

Constitutional & governance

The governance of charities should quite rightly be robust. We ensure organisations adopt the most appropriate constitutional and governance arrangements.

Mergers, reorganisations & alliances

A challenging environment results in increasing collaborative working. We deal with all legal and practical implications of amalgamating charities.

Funding & commercial arrangements

Funding opportunities are a major concern for the third sector. We proactively work with our clients and their advisers to maximise fundraising opportunities and potential.

Commercial law & trading

Robust trading terms protect vital revenue streams; we offer an immediate and proactive approach to commercial agreements and their impact on our clients’ activities.

Employment

As volunteers and agency staff can create new and different challenges, we provide practical step-by-step advice with regards how best to approach these challenges.

Real estate

Finding premises that suit within budget is a challenge; managing and investing need not be. Our specialist team can assist in all aspects of real estate.

Estate administration and legacies

Advising charity beneficiaries on entitlements in estates, administering estates where the charity is the executor and assisting on contentious trust and probate issues.