Setting up a new charity

If you want to set up a new charity or not for profit venture we can help. Our experienced solicitors can to advise you on what type of organisation is likely to be best for you and the relevant implications. We can also prepare the necessary constitutional documents to set out the key aims and objects of your new venture and help you to register it with the Charity Commission if appropriate.

Existing Charities

For existing charities and not for profit organisations it is also important to make sure your governing documents are up-to-date, relevant and effective for your organisation. All too often these are matters left unchecked for many years until a problem arises. Only then is it discovered that the constitution or other important documents are not up to the job.

For all charities and not for profit organisations it is sensible to have a periodic review of your trust deed, memorandum and articles of association or other governing documents.

Our charity solicitors can help you do this and offer guidance and support on:

• Changes that may be appropriate as a result of either changes in the law or changes in the circumstances of your Organisation
• How the changes should be made and the procedures which should be followed including getting Charity Commission approval where necessary

Converting a charity

We can also help if the time has come to convert your unincorporated charity into a company limited by guarantee, community interest company or other incorporated body.

Trustees

Our specialist solicitors can assist your trustees and help them to understand the full extent of their legal obligations and duties. All boards of trustees should take time to understand the full scope of their roles in order to ensure that their organisation is properly run in accordance with the law and regulatory requirements.

We can also advise on whether you should be considering indemnity insurance for trustees to offer protection if things unexpectedly go wrong.

Contact us now

For further information or to arrange an appointment contact a member of the charity team on 0115 9 100 200 or email enquiries@actons.co.uk or fill in the contact form below.