360 Brand Review for Charities

Names and brands are a key asset for any charity. It is crucial that, as your charity grows and evolves, your brand protection doesn’t get left behind. How we can help Our team of in-house Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys specialise in understanding charities and the challenges they face, and our 360 BRAND REVIEW comprises a …
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Strategic litigation – we want to help you tackle the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis

Our litigation and public & regulatory teams are focused on helping clients on their journey to create a widespread positive impact for people and the planet. Addressing the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis isn’t something that will happen overnight, but we are actively looking for ways in which we can make a real difference. We …
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Corporate foundation: health check

Has it been some time since your corporate foundation was set up, and since then the foundation has become more active and ambitious? Are you up to date with the latest guidance between charities and non-charities, and particularly how it applies to corporate foundations? Do you have a clear understanding of potential areas of risk …
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Mitigation, not litigation: let us help you avoid costly disputes

Our dispute resolution health check can identify and remedy potential issues that could cause you a problem in the future. Read more on how the health check could help your organisation.
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GDPR health check

Now that the GDPR tsunami seems to have receded, it’s time for many of us to take stock and consider whether the steps we took in 2018 and before meet the GDPR standards and the expectations of regulators. Even if you obtained GDPR consulting services in the past to help with your preparations, it is …
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Merger assessment service

Could your charity benefit from our merger assessment service? How could this service help you? We have found that many charities would like a quick and cheap way of determining whether a merger is a good way forward before engaging full legal advice/support. To assist with this, we provide a bespoke service and confidential report …
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Immigration compliance MOT

Post-Brexit, EU nationals no longer benefit from Free Movement and must secure immigration status to work in the UK. This is a sea change for employers as well as individuals, and an important time to consider your organisation’s immigration compliance. In particular, have you thought about… Recruitment Right to work issues Licenced sponsors Applying for …
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Charity fundraising: review

Individuals donating, corporate partnerships, lotteries, sponsorship, legacies, online shops and gift aid: charities need to raise money to achieve their goals. All of these activities can require the navigation of complex tax issues and regulatory requirements. We work hard to help charities to stay on the right side of the Charity Commission, the Fundraising Regulator, the Information …
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Charity Governance Code: health check

The Charity Governance Code is recognised by the Charity Commission as the standard for effective charity governance. Charities are expected to apply, or explain reasons for not applying, the Code. Boards of larger charities are expected to review their own performance annually with an external evaluation every three years. We can carry out this external evaluation. …
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Trading subsidiary: health check

Has it been some time since you set up your trading subsidiary? Does it need reactivating or repurposing? Are you up to date with the latest guidance around the relationship between charities and non-charities? Are you making the most of the tax advantages available to your charity? How we can help We will: To discuss your …
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Role of the CEO: health check

When it comes to decision-making responsibilities in charities, the relationship between the board and the CEO can throw up some complex questions. With charity governance in the spotlight following the Kids Company case, you may be looking for peace of mind about the roles of the CEO and your board. Do you have clarity over …
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Charity governance: review

We’ll look at governance across your organisation, working with you to map out the areas that are going well and those that need more focus.  You might have certain things in mind that you want us to look at. Often a review of the board is a good starting point – looking at its composition, relevant policies and …
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