Charities

Saracens has experience in acting for a number of charities and not for profit organisations. Charities are subject to increasing regulatory control and therefore require specialist commercial advice to ensure full compliance.

Our team understands that achieving your charity’s objectives is a principal focus. Depending on the nature of work carried on by the charity, our corporate team can advise you as to best type of organisation to suit your requirements. You will receive advice on setting up a charity and complying with the requirements imposed by the Charities Commission. If you wish to operate a charity by way of a company, the Registrar of Companies will require further steps to be undertaken in view of the company’s status as a charity.

Another matter which requires consideration is the ongoing management of the charity and the relationship between the trustees. We can draft a bespoke constitution document suitable for your charity governing the relationship between the trustees. Alternatively, we can amend / update an existing constitution to bring this in line with the new companies legislation. Further, we can advise individual trustees on their duties owed to the charity itself.

In order to further a charity’s objectives it is common for charities to generate income. In this regard, we can advise you on fundraising or sponsorship agreements that the charity may enter into to generate revenue.

By keeping up with regulatory changes, we are in a position to advise our clients on their constitutional documents. We appreciate that compliance with regulation (both the Charities Commission and company law) is of paramount importance to our clients and we strive to keep abreast of the latest developments.

If you would like further information about our services, please do not hesitate to get in contact with our team.