For charities
We value the important work charities do, and we’re here to help you take your cause further with practical, experienced legal advice.
In a landscape of increasing regulation and financial pressures, we provide support in areas such as trustee training, governance, employment law, fundraising regulation, and organisational restructuring.
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Top 5 tips for your charity’s constitution
A charity’s constitution underpins everything it does. Here are five key areas trustees should consider when drafting or reviewing one
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Data governance for charities: managing risk, responsibility and opportunity
As charities embrace new technology, understanding data governance has never been more important
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Charity trustees and whistleblowing protection: the latest position
Trustees are expected to speak up when concerns arise, but what protection do they have for doing so?
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Building a lasting legacy for your sports club
The right legal and governance support can help clubs secure their future and continue serving their members and local communities
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Top 5 tips for charity mergers
Charity mergers require careful planning and consideration at every stage to ensure a smooth, effective transition and long-term success
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Giving in a changing landscape - fund or foundation?
Changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax are encouraging more people to rethink how they structure their charitable giving
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AI doesn’t have the answers
Using artificial intelligence (AI) to navigate relationship changes can make messy situations worse.
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Finding strength in voice through leadership, influence, and collective presence
Why clear communication and shared influence empower charity leaders to drive meaningful change
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Choosing a legal structure that works for your charity, not against it
An overview of the main legal structures available to charities in Scotland to support informed decision making when incorporating or considering a change.
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A fresh chapter for charity governance as the Charities Act takes full effect
A look at the new requirements affecting charity governance, transparency and regulatory compliance in Scotland
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Top 5 tips for charity trading subsidiaries
With the right structure and oversight, trading subsidiaries can strengthen a charity’s financial resilience and support long term impact
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When does a volunteer become a worker?
A recent ruling found a volunteer coastguard officer to be a “worker” highlighting key implications for organisations that rely on volunteers
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