Charity legal structures
Our charities team specialises in providing advice for all types of charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.
Expert legal advice
There are many legal structures available to charities and not-for-profit organisations and we can guide organisations through structural changes to enable them to use appropriate vehicles to respond to strategic changes and in how they operate
Our services at a glance
- Companies limited by shares or guarantee
- Charitable Incorporation Organisations (CIOs)
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Incorporated trustees
- Community benefit societies
- Trustee companies
- Unincorporated organisations – including membership organisations
Tailored support for community-focused organisations
We provide assistance to organisations set up to benefit the community to help them achieve their objectives. We regularly advise organisations on choosing appropriate legal structures and assist in determining the most efficient mechanisms for organisations to effectively to carry out their work.
Guiding charities through structural changes
Our work ranges from setting up organisations and dissolving those organisations where their mission has been achieved. We also guide organisations through structural changes to enable them to use appropriate vehicles to respond to strategic changes and in how they operate.
There are many legal structures available to charities and not-for-profit organisations and we can provide advice on sector specific issues.
Quick contact form
Submit an enquiry and one of our team of experts will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
Or call the charities team on 01482 337339
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Partner Richard Field 01482337218 -
Partner Ralph Gilbert 01482 337352 -
Senior Associate & Deputy Head of Charity Harriet Wheeldon 01482 337236