Charities

We have extensive experience of acting for service providing charities, particularly in the educational and medical fields, and substantial conservation charities. For such institutions, we bring together teams to provide them with the advice they require on matters such as intellectual property, employment, tax, property and planning, as well as on charity law and commercial issues.

Private Charities

We have wide experience in setting up private charities of all types and in providing ongoing advice to charity trustees. This can cover:

• Liaison with the Charity Commissioners.
• Advice in drafting all relevant documentation.
• Interpretation of trustee powers.
• Advice on investment powers.
• Winding up and merging separate charities.
• Administration of charitable funds.
• Preparation of annual accounts and returns.
• Advice to trustees on all aspects of running a charity.