Charity law

We understand that running a charity involves complex legal obligations alongside your core mission.

Our specialist charity lawyers work with organisations of all sizes, from small local charities to major national institutions and including religious charities.

How we help charities

Our charity law team provides practical, clear advice to help you operate effectively and compliantly. Our experience and services include :-

Setting Up

• Advising on the most appropriate structure (charitable company, CIO, trust)

• Registration with the Charity Commission

• Drafting governing documents and trust deeds

• Establishing trading subsidiaries

• Gift Aid registration and compliance

Governance and compliance

• Trustee duties and responsibilities

• Charity Commission reporting requirements

• Risk management and internal controls

• Policy development and implementation

• Regulatory investigations support

Property Matters

Buying, selling and leasing property

• Managing investment property

• Property held on trust

• Land registration requirements

• Development projects

Legacy and fundraising

• Legacy administration

• Contested probate issues

• Fundraising regulations

• Gift Aid compliance

• Major donor agreements

Trading and commercial

• Trading subsidiary establishment

• Commercial contracts

• Intellectual property protection

• Collaboration agreements

• Social enterprise structures

• Employment and Volunteers

• Employment contracts and policies

• Volunteer agreements

• Safeguarding requirements

• Disputes and tribunals

• TUPE transfers

Disputes and Regulatory

• Charity Commission investigations

• Internal disputes resolution

• Trustee disputes

• Contractual issues

• Employment law claims and disputes

• Reputational management

Contact Us

Speak to our charity law team about how we can support your organisation's legal needs.