Expertise
Many of our clients are involved in some social work whether that be through involvement in local or national charities.
We understand the importance of navigating legal formalities while still fulfilling the objectives of the charity.
Charity Law
Charities or not-for-profit organisations may require our asssistance on the following matters:
- Charity Formation and Registration
- Drafting constitutions, advising on appropriate structures, and registering your organisation with the Charity Commission.
- Governing Documents and Structure
- Tailored advice on constitutions, Articles of Association, and amendments to governing documents.
- Compliance and Regulation
- Ongoing support to ensure compliance with Charity Commission regulations, trustee duties, and reporting obligations.
- Changing Structures
- Assisting with incorporation of unincorporated charities into CIOs or charitable companies limited by guarantee, including asset and liability transfers.
- Charity Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Acting in disputes between trustees, members, donors, or third parties; High Court representation where necessary.
- Trustee and Employee Matters
- Advising on dismissals, appeals, and disputes involving trustees or charity staff.
- Seizure or Confiscation of Funds
- Advising charities and trustees on cash seizure or confiscation matters, and pursuing the release of funds.
- Interviews Under Caution
- Representing trustees or staff where regulatory or criminal allegations are raised by authorities.
Complicating Factors
While we do our best to avoid your matter becoming too complicated, at times this is unavoidable.
The following factors can result in a more complicated case than first anticipated and it is important that you are aware of them:
- Disputes between trustees or members
- Cross-border or international operations
- Complex charitable structures or large asset transfers
- Regulatory investigations or potential criminal allegations
- High-value litigation involving the charity
Pricing
All costs given on our website are only indicative of a typical case. We will assess each case based on its own complexities, merits and foreseeable costs.
Fee Structures:
Our most common fee structure for this department is ‘fixed fee’ which will vary greatly based on the exact support required.
If the scope of work is completed and you still require our support, the work will be charged according to ‘hourly rate’ which is charged at our solicitor’s rate of £300 + VAT in line with HMCTS guidance for solicitors’ with more than 8 years’ experience.
In order to get a better idea of the cost of our services in your particular case, we recommend you book a consultation first to see if we can assist you and advise you on the costs.
Timescales
You may be wondering how long your matter will take from first instructing us until the conclusion of the case.
This short answer is that the timescale of your case will depend on exactly which service you require. We will try to ascertain the most accurate timescale of your case and keep you updated if this changes.