“Paul Almy is particularly favoured for his property expertise”
Chambers 2009
Hunters is recommended for Charity work in the Legal 500 2009
The firm has a substantial and well established background in charity work. We give proactive and pragmatic advice to a broad range of national and private charities, many of whom have a long-standing relationship with the firm. Our highly individual and partner led approach is tailor-made for charity clients.
We recognise the wide diversity of matters on which charities and their trustees seek advice. The closely integrated nature of the firm ensures that the knowledge of the firm’s specialists in other disciplines is available to meet clients’ requirements.
The charity services provided include :
- Creation of charities
- Incorporation of charities, including those limited by guarantee
- Advice on charitable objects and rules
- Administration of permanent endowment and investment property
- Liaison with the Charity Commission and Privy Council
- Acquisition and disposal of property
- Housing Association work
- Application for Housing Corporation Consent
- Establishment and administration of charitable settlements
- Comprehensive advice to charity trustees
- Advice on lotteries, raffles and general trading activities
- Appeals and fundraising opportunities.
Our clients include medical, educational, religious and trade charities, and charities for the relief of poverty and for general charitable purposes. |