Charities & Not for Profit

Thomson Snell & Passmore assist in reaching a commercial settlement

Nick Hobden was contacted by a disability charity. One of the client’s employees was dismissed following long term sickness absence.

Converting a charity to a charitable incorporated association

A long-established unincorporated association approached us to advise them on the process of converting to a charitable incorporated association.

Acting for Charity Bank Limited

Charity Bank Limited provides specialist ethical funding to the charity & not-for-profit sector.

Purchase of charity in administration

We acted for Real Group Limited, a professional training and education provider, in its purchase of assets of a distressed national charity, Dyslexia Action.

Acting for a large charity

We have aided a leading charity in restructuring their HR and finance departments, alongside streamlining their operation as a whole to meet the challenges they face.

Advising a school

Advising a school about the incorporation of a company as a charity in order for the school to raise money for a specialist sports-based and arts facility with a focus on special needs.

Advising a national autism charity

Advising a national autism charity about a merger with a larger similar charity

Advising a national disability charity

Advising a national disability charity about their pension fund which was in deficit.

Rural Age Concern Darent Valley

Rural Age Concern Darent Valley (the Charity) is an independent charity providing services for the elderly and disabled people in the southern parishes of Dartford Borough Council and Northern Parishes of Sevenoaks District Council.  They work closely with other groups, based in Kent, as well as local, regional and national agencies to represent the interests of the elderly and disabled on various committees and forums.

Fleetdown Community Centre

Fleetdown Community Centre (Fleetdown) is a charity run by a committee of volunteers from members of the local community.

Advising North Kent Community Church

Advising North Kent Community Church (now known as Eastgate Church) in connection with the development and financing of a new place of worship and community facility as part of a residential development in the Thames Gateway in Kent.

Advising a national charity

Advising a national charity which supports adults who have suffered abuse in childhood.

Advising Pancreatic Cancer UK

Advising Pancreatic Cancer UK, a national cancer charity who that required property advice in quick succession with the taking of two a new short term leases within their its head office building and the grant of a further licence for alterations within their offices. 

Handling media enquiries around bullying and harassment: what charities need to know

Andy Hillier from the Association of Chairs, shares his expertise

The importance of keeping Land Registry titles up to date for charities

Land owned by charities is often held for very long periods of time. Naturally, over time there will be changes within the charity - new trustees will be appointed and others will leave, the charity may change its name or merge with another charity.

Why having robust anti-bullying and harassment policies is so important for charities

Now, more than ever, the need for a diverse and inclusive workplace is clear. In fact, a strong diversity and inclusion strategy can help your business attract top talent and drive innovative results.

David Ward shares his experience of setting up Abigail’s Footsteps, a charity which supports bereaved families after the loss of a baby.

Abigail’s Footsteps was launched in 2010 by parents Jo and David Ward following the death of their daughter Abigail Ward who was stillborn at 41 weeks gestation. Abigail’s Footsteps achieved charitable status on the 18th September 2012.

The importance of correctly naming charities when leaving legacy gifts

A recent High Court judgement has highlighted the importance of ensuring that great care and attention to detail is taken when drawing up a will which includes legacy gifts to charities, as this article explores.

Charity Survival Strategies in a COVID era

The session explored the challenges that are being faced by charities currently, how these can be overcome, and how engaging with all things digital is becoming increasingly important for charities.

The benefits of leaving money to charity in your will

The climate surrounding COVID-19 over recent months has changed the way our society works, and for many, the sight of Captain Tom Moore (and others like him) raising large amounts of money for charity may well be one of the defining images. 

Expert Guidance for charity chairs: staff restructuring and redundancies

Key commercial considerations for charities as they come out of lockdown

  I write this, as the implication of the announcement of the further lifting of lock-down restrictions starts to dawn on me and my friends and colleagues. There is much excitement about the prospect of a few nights away either to stay with family or just get away from home. But so far through the Government’s announcements, there has been only marginal good news for charities, as so much of their service provision and fund raising is reliant on people being with people.  

Fundraising: ‘spend-down’ trusts

Data Sharing Considerations for Charities

COVID-19 and charities: Forbearance and contract variation considerations

Charities share their views on how COVID-19 has impacted them

Expert insight into the impact of COVID-19 on charities, employers and governance

In a recent webinar with The Association of Chairs, Nick Hobden, Head of Employment at Thomson Snell & Passmore explored the different ways COVID-19 has had an effect on charities. These have included:

Helping charities get prepared for Brexit and a general election

The issue of Brexit is still very much a moving feast, and while the government ‘Get Ready for Brexit’ website aims to help individuals and organisations – including charities – prepare, there is still much confusion from all sectors about what Brexit – in whatever form it may eventually take – will mean for them. 

Charity Checklist

Charity governing documents

The advantages and disadvantages of being a charity

Will and estate planning services