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FitzPatricks
Solicitors - Business - Property - Family
SOLICITOR
IN CHARGE: TOM FITZPATRICK
Member
Charity Law Association
The
Voluntary Sector of the economy grows as the traditional means of
supplying community services becomes less adequate. Because
of the growth, supervision of charities has tightened and they are
expected to function in a disciplined manner. Charities are
subject to the control of the Charity Commissioners and, in some
cases, the Attorney General.
FitzPatricks
can help in the following areas:-
To be charitable,
objects need to come within certain limitations laid down by law,
being the advancement of education, the advancement of religion,
the relief of aged or poor people. There must also be a public
benefit.
Do you need
an informal association, a trust deed or a company limited by
a guarantee? Even small charities are finding that, as the
law imposes personal responsibility on Management Committees, it
is safer (and also helpful when recruiting volunteers) to form a
company limited by guarantee.
- Pro's
and Con's of Charitable Status
Pros: Cut
tax bill, increase income through savings schemes.
Cons: More
disciplined regime, more closely scrutinised, although this can
also be a considerable advantage when dealing with third parties -
especially funders.
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Property
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Land and buildings
will be held on trusts which are within the purposes of the Charity.
They will be held by the trustees or the company or by the Official
Custodian of Charities. The consent of the Charity Commissioners
is needed before selling or disposing of most charitable
property If a charity is a Limited Company, it is usual for
it to have power to own land.
- Leases
and Tenancy Agreements
Go to the
Convayancing option on the menu above.
Go to Litigation
Go to Business Start-Ups
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