Charities
Charities
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Ranked as Top Tier in the Legal 500 Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2021, we are privileged to act for over 400 charities, educational organisations, not for profit and social enterprises. Charities and similar organisations are as diverse as the needs they seek to address, so we offer broad and flexible services. To read more about the services that we offer, please click here.
Our advice services provide tailored advice and support for:
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Almshouses
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Community interest companies
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Complex, service-providing charities
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Corporate charities
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Educational charities
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Grant making charities
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Social enterprises and other non-profit organisations
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Small charities
Our lawyers understand the varied needs of differently structured charities, such as charitable incorporated organisations, guarantee companies, trusts, associations, community benefit societies, royal charter corporations, and charities founded by Act of Parliament.
We deal with charities and similar organisations in a great variety of sectors, including conservation, education, faith based charities, community associations and village hall charities, NGOs and relief and development charities, almshouses, zoos and animal charities, heritage and property charities, theatre and arts charities, residential and care homes, hospices, offender rehabilitation, community foundations, sports and leisure organisations, medical and condition related charities, benevolent funds, youth organisations and wildlife trusts.
Specific services which are available for charities and other institutions:
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Charity law
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Charity proceedings and charity tribunals
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Corporate and commercial
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Development, planning and construction
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Dispute resolution
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Education law
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Employment and pensions
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Environmental law
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Fundraising
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Governance and board support
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Health checks on any area, annual or otherwise
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Intellectual Property
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Mergers and collaborations
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Real estate
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Restructuring and group structures
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Risk management and strategic planning
The Charities team sends out a regular newsletter containing important legal updates and advice to those working in the Charities sector. If you would like to be included in this mailing list then please complete this form here. Alternatively you can view all past newsletters in our legal update section.
Our Charities team was rated as Top Tier in the Legal 500 Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2021.
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"They showed tenacity and skillful guidance not just to define the project but to ensure all parties were aware of their responsibilities."
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"A relaxed and friendly approach combined with an in-depth understanding of the charity sector."
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"The whole team is extremely knowledgeable but also quick to respond with the answers and give complete support."
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"They have a close knit team that keeps all of its members in the loop."
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"Virginia Henley is approachable, knowledgeable, explains herself clearly and listens to her clients’ needs and wishes."
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"On behalf of the trustees who attended your excellent training session yesterday, a very sincere thank you. It was excellent and I know it gave those present a lot to think about!"
A Cambridge Charitable Foundation
"Thank-you Virginia for all your help and guidance directing us through the charity incorporation process - you have been so very helpful. When colleagues have spoken to me about the conversion process, I have always, and will continue to, recommend you."
Psoriasis Association
"Thank you so much for a thought-provoking and vital presentation. I am very grateful to you. It will help immensely. All best."
Mr D
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Latest testimonials
“The firm provides excellent partner expertise at highly competitive rates.”
Client Testimonial c/o Legal 500
"They are an efficient, knowledgeable team, which is able to advise and carry out work on a variety of topics."
Client Testimonial c/o Legal 500
"Hewitsons provided us with timely legal support adhering to the scope of the service agreed."
Client Testimonial c/o Legal 500