Then there’s compliance. You want to empower local partners to take ownership of development programs in their regions, but the need to balance this against compliance with strict UK regulations doesn’t make this easy.
Then there’s compliance. You want to empower local partners to take ownership of development programs in their regions, but the need to balance this against compliance with strict UK regulations doesn’t make this easy.
How we help
If you’re a UK charity working abroad, we’ll advise you on the best ways to partner with local NGOs; how to manage grants, and how to get to grips with different sub-contracting arrangements.
We’ll also advise on safeguarding – helping you protect your people and those you seek to serve - and on complying with the HMRC and Charity Commission’s guidelines for working abroad. (That includes following anti-bribery and anti-terrorism legislation).
If you’re an overseas charity setting up in the UK, we’ll help you handle the details, including advising on real estate and employment issues and protecting your brand.
Wherever you are, if you’re grappling with governance and international structures, we’ll share our years of experience helping household names set up federations, alliances or association structures. Our disputes team have helped many NGOs avoid or resolve disputes in a sensitive and pragmatic way.
If you want your NGO to make an even greater social impact, we can advise you on strategic changes – including joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions.
Finally, if you’re looking for legal advice abroad, we have a full international network to call on. We’re founding members of the Parlex group as well as GAIL - The Global Alliance for Impact Lawyers.