Charities & Social Enterprise
Michelmores has worked closely with charities and other non-commercial organisations for many years providing expert legal advice on a range of issues specific to this unique sector. The team has particular experience and expertise in advising educational and church-related charities. The charities team expertise includes specialist knowledge of charity law, tax and trusts, with the team comprising specialists from a number of relevant disciplines across the Firm. As well as acting for large organisations and institutions, we also act for smaller and newly formed charities, offering pragmatic and cost-effective support as they develop.
In addition to advising on establishing new charities, the Charities team advises charitable entities on:
- Organisational structures and constitution
- Funding and fundraising
- Statutory obligations
- Duties, powers and liabilities of trustees
The firm is able to support charities, social enterprises and other voluntary sector organisations with all aspects of their activities, including:
- Employment law
- Property acquisition, management and investment
- Logo's, copyright and other intellectual property issues
- Joint ventures
- Legacy management
- Taxation issues, including donations and legacies
- Impact of changes in legislation
