There are a number of legal issues to consider when establishing and running a registered charity. Some of those key concerns are:

• Does your proposed charity fall within the charitable purposes established by legislation and governed by the Charity Commission?
• Choosing the right vehicle for the charity and those provisions to be included in the charity’s Governing Document;
• The appointment and retirement of trustees of the charity aswell as their duties and obligations while in office;
• Registration of the charity and ongoing governance;
• Environmental responsibility;
• Guidance on fund raising and commercial agreements including the concept of a trading subsidiary;
• The day-to-day running of the charity in accordance with its constitutional objectives.

At QualitySolicitors Oliver & Co. we have the necessary expertise and experience to be able to provide the guidance and advice which is essential when setting up or running a charitable organisation. In addition, the specialist solicitors in our Commercial Department are used to dealing with the requirements of all manner of clients across the Not for Profit Sector, including those involved in:

• Social Housing;
• Healthcare;
• Disability;
• Education & Training;
• Childcare;
• Sports & Recreation;
• Members Clubs;
• Professional Bodies & Trade Associations.

For further information on how we may be able to help you please use the contact form or call Tim Polding on 01244 354697.