Top 10 of 756 law firms for Setting Up a Charity and Corporate Structure, Charities

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This work covers creating a charity and choosing the right structure, such as a charitable company or unincorporated association, including how to draft governing documents, appoint trustees, and secure charitable status. A solicitor helps prepare constitutions, articles of association, and any bespoke governance framework, and guides you through registration with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and Companies House. It also covers compliance, funding, and future changes to the structure as the charity grows.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

A solicitor handles choosing the appropriate legal form (charitable company, CIO or unincorporated association), drafting articles or constitution, appointing and resigning trustees, and setting up governance regimes. They manage compliance with charity law, company law, and reporting requirements, prepare key documents (trust deeds, formal solar?), advise on charitable status, fundraising rules, and future reorganisations while coordinating with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and Companies House.

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Sharon Hawkes

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Sharon Hawkes was excellent, professional and responsive from the outset. She also initiated an outcome that we had not considered and she acted with integrity and commitment, and I believe genuine care throughout.

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Melodie Shelton-Heath

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Enquired with Howells to draft a pair of wills using Free Wills scheme to leave a donation to charity. We were contacted quickly and offered a range of dates and times. Melody was punctual, friendly, and professional. She completed the work we spoke about quickly and accurately. All in all a brilliant job that we would recomend to anyone

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Natasha Bowcott

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I just wanted to express our sincere thanks for all the work your team put into securing our new lease. We particularly appreciate the care and effort involved throughout the process, and we are very grateful that you were able to keep your fees so reasonable, especially considering the complexity and extent of the work undertaken. A special thank you to Natasha for her excellent support. Her professionalism, clarity and dedication made a real difference, and it has been a pleasure working with her. We truly value your support of our charity.

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