Our Services > Charity Law
We provide practical, innovative and effective advice to over 100 charities and not-for-profit organisations of varying sizes ranging from large aid organisations to start-ups, Social Enterprises, Campaign Groups, National Associations, Mosques and Community Organisations. We have a real understanding of issues, both large and small, that these institutions face on a day-to-day basis and we offer a comprehensive service to them.
The firm advises charities and not-for-profit organisations on the following issues: -
- Setting up and registration with the Charity Commission
- Good Governance
- Strategic planning and Risk Management
- The role of charity trustees/ Board Development
- Charity Commission enquiries, schemes and orders
- Fundraising and grants
- Data Protection, Confidentiality and Freedom of Information Act issues
- Employing volunteers and paid staff
- International, UK or Community trademark applications
- Handling property transactions
- Setting up of trading subsidiaries
The firm has developed a niche in the Muslim sector and is well known for acting for Muslim charities. The team has developed a thorough understanding of Muslim issues due to their active involvement in Muslim affairs. The firm advises overseas charities, not-for-profit organisations and philanthropists on their charity’s governance in their home countries as well as setting up in the UK. The firm has also advised several charities operating in conflict zones.
The charity team draw on each other’s expertise and knowledge to provide a complete, friendly and efficient service to their not-for-profit clients.
The firm offers not-for-profit organisations a free half-hour consultation and offers fixed fees wherever possible.
For further advice on Charity Law, please contact Khalid Sofi on 020 3490 1475 or via email on k.sofi@johnsandsaggar.co.uk
