Charities
Phone
0131 656 5533
Address
Lindsays Caledonian Exchange, 19a Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8HE
Connor is a Solicitor in our Charities & Corporate team based in the Edinburgh office.
He completed both his degree and diploma at the University of Edinburgh in 2020 and 2021.
Connor has a wealth of experience in; creation and winding up charities, the reorganisation of the charities legal structure, advising charities on a variety of contentious and difficult issues and working closely with and assisting grant-giving charities.
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Connor Barnes examines the impact of Companies House’s new compliance penalties on charities and whether a legal restructure is the right move
insights 3 April 2025
Helen Kidd considers how rising costs are driving charities to explore mergers or alliances for sustainability and impact
news 25 March 2025
Helen Kidd highlights the risks charities face when trading outside their core purposes, warning they could face unexpected tax bills or regulatory challenges
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Incorporating your charity offers key benefits for trustees and stakeholders, but it's crucial to assess its impact first. Connor Barnes explains why
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Helen Kidd looks at why including paid executives on boards could strengthen decision-making, rethinking traditional charity governance models
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Helen Kidd calls for charity trustees to be gifted strong governance tools this Christmas, to help them thrive despite challenging times