We deal with all aspects of charities and in particular can advise on:
- the setting up and registration of charities. Are the proposed objects charitable? What form should a charity take - trust, company or other legal entity?
- the responsibilities and duties of trustees
- legitimate trading activities for charities or whether a separate trading company is more appropriate
- scope and suitability of investment powers including delegation of investment management accounting procedures
- tax effective giving to charities
- dealing with the Charity Commission including applications for Schemes to extend the objects or increase administrative powers
- Charity Commission Inquiries
- general commercial and operational advice e.g. in relation to employment and property matters
- buying and selling investment and functional properties
Key services
- Setting up and Registration
- Trading
- Investment
- Accounting and Taxation Requirements
- Fundraising and Tax Effective Giving
- Dealings with the Charity Commission
- Employment
- Property
If you require more information about the services offered by the Charities team, or if you wish to make a specific enquiry, please contact Ian Bradshaw by email ibradshaw@gdlaw.co.uk or call 0207 404 0606.
