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.