The team has acted for charities pursuing a wide variety of charitable objectives from obtaining charitable status to advising them and their trustees on all matters relating to their charitable status and activities. The teams experience not only encompasses the establishment of new charities, but also the incorporation and operation of trading subsidiaries of existing charities.

From the outset, it is important that all concerned are aware of the legislation governing charities which is in place to ensure that a charity and its assets are properly administered.

The team has close geographical and personal links with the Charity Commission office based in Liverpool which is responsible for the majority of applications of charitable status as well as inquiries into the affairs of Charities where problems have been encountered for complaints by the public have been made.

The team will advise on all aspects affecting a charity, including:

· Choice of governing document, whether it be under a trust deed or through a company limited by guarantee (including the incorporation the same)
· Application for charitable status
· Advising trustees on their duties and obligations
· Advice on fundraising agreements and other fundraising activities, including the drafting of appropriate documentation
· Liasing with the Charity Commission where appropriate and advising on the extent of their powers of investigation
· The establishment and operation of trading subsidiaries

For more information please call Freephone 0800 731 2947 and ask for:

Tim Polding
Mark Fergusson