Charity Law Advice Governance & Structures

Wrigleys advise specifically on governance and structures for charities

Much of the advice given by the Wrigleys Charity and Social Economy team relates to the life cycle of an organisation from formation to growth and, unfortunately on occasions, dissolution.

Governance

Once the structure is in place, we aim to continue as trusted advisers to your organisation through its life cycle, giving advice on good governance, day to day operations and strategy for growth. Advice to your organisation and trustees or directors may include:

Governance health checks
Trustee training - please download our brochure from the Downloads tab above
Charity Administration service
Charity law advice
Compliance and regulation
Collaborations
Dissolution
Mergers
Outsourcing and sub contracting
Social media management

Structures

Of course there are numerous structures available, each with associated advantages and disadvantages:

Charitable company, trust or unincorporated association
Charitable Incorporated Organisation ("CIO")
Not-for-profit company such as a company limited by guarantee
Community Interest Company ("CIC")
Co-operative Society
Community Benefit Society (CBS)

We help clients and professional advisers to choose the most suitable form and give individuals guidance on the implications for them as trustees or directors.

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