We advise on the full spectrum of charity law issues:
Governance
- Governance and constitutional issues, including registration and other dealings with the Charity Commission
- Charitable trading, trust, tax and VAT
- Fundraising and grants
- Corporate and commercial matters, charity mergers and structuring other forms of collaboration
- Data protection, confidentiality and freedom of information
- Intellectual property and trademarks
- Dispute resolution and mediation
Employment
- Employment law – mitigating the risk of disputes with staff and volunteers
- Employment tribunals representation and claims
Real estate
- Advice on disputes, acquisitions and transfers in compliance with the Charities Act
- Funding and security in relation to mortgages and relevant grants
Our Experience
Our charities team understands the dynamics of running and maintaining a charity. To that end, our service is tailored to meet your individual requirements, particularly as regards costs and expenses. We are deeply committed to the sector and have established an extensive network of contacts that enables us to offer a holistic approach to the operation of a charity or not for profit organisation.
Fees
We operate a flexible charging structure where we try as far as possible to take account of your individual circumstances.
Charity Forum
We run a free Charity Forum for charities and not-for-profit organisations. The aim of the Charity Forum is to champion the free exchange of information and ideas between chief executives and trustees of charities, Paris Smith and a select team of professionals with experience in the sector. You can find out more by visiting our Charity Forum page.
New research and an opportunity to apply for an unrestricted grant funded by Pilotlight and The Garfield Weston Foundation
A recent survey by social enterprise Pilotlight has found that two-thirds of charity leaders are concerned about stress and poor mental health in their organisation. Its publication, called 2020 Small Charity Leaders Insight Report: the Scissors Effect, highlights the growing challenges these charities are likely to face next year, and the need for their leaders to consider accessing external support to meet those demands.
The publication of the report comes as Pilotlight and The Garfield Weston Foundation launch the 2021 Weston Charity Awards, which will give 20 small charities a package of strategic leadership support and a £6,500 unrestricted grant. Charities have until 8 January to apply.
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Southampton
02380 482 482
Winchester
01962 679 777
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