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We have many years of experience in acting for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Many of our Partners act as Trustees or Company Secretary for a number of charities.

Our services include advice and assistance with the following:

• All aspects of Charity law
• Structures and constitutions - whether by Trust, Company or Unincorporated Association

NOTE: It is expected that in early 2010, charities will also have the option of becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). See below for more details.

• Amending the charitable objects
• Governance, regulatory and secretarial assistance – with Companies House and the Charity Commission
• Mergers and collaborative working
• Trustees obligations, roles and responsibilities
• Contract drafting, advice and negotiation
• Use of the internet and E-Commerce
• Employment
• Tax and Trusts
• Property Acquisition, sale and management
• Disputes, debt recovery and litigation

CIO UPDATE

The government plan to introduce the new Charitable Incorporated Organisation status is proceeding following the closure of the public consultation on 10 December 2008.

Charitable companies are set to benefit from CIO status by reduced bureaucracy and less onerous accounting and reporting requirements as they will no longer be answerable to both Companies House and the Charity Commission.

Furthermore, the trustees of unincorporated charities will have the opportunity to obtain the protection and security of limited liability without the bureaucracy connected with a company.

The legislative framework, the details and expected costs of the conversion process are yet to be finalised but are expected by April 2010, so watch this space!

For more information speak to John Morgan on 0845 55 55 321 or email: John.morgan@mfgsolicitors.com

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charity law newsflash e-bulletins/articles

April 2009
Clarification sought on gambling events - published by Third Sector magazine in July 2009.
mfg Solicitors acting pro bono obtained urgent clarification from the Gambling Commission on certain provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 which meant that a charitable ‘Royal Ascot’ event held on June 19th 2009 in aid of the disabled children’s charity Wooden Spoon and St.Richards Hospice could be held.