Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Charities and not-for-profit in Yorkshire And The Humber

Stone King LLP

Stone King LLP works nationally and within Yorkshire on behalf of a significant range of clients, including prominent names in the education, environmental, and heritage sectors. The Leeds team is headed by Tom Murdoch, who ‘provides top class support and service’. Murdoch has expertise advising on major structural transitions within the charity sector, including new and innovative structures. In addition to traditional charities, Murdoch’s client base includes philanthropic trusts, educational institutions, and charitable think tanks. Tom Morrison specialises in the charitable education sector, and covers strategic, governance, contractual, and commercial issues. Sam Dowgill has expertise in regulatory and compliance matters, with a key focus on the environmental sector.

Praxisleiter:

Tom Murdoch


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tom Morrison; Samuel Dowgill


Referenzen

‘The team provide a depth of knowledge and exceptional service. They are available at short notice for urgent matters, but also provide strong ongoing support and advice.’

‘Tom Murdoch provides top class support and service, balancing legal knowledge with sector expertise, and brings a real human touch to the engagement.’

‘Stone King approach is relational, not transactional. They proactively seek to learn about, and become invested in our business in terms of our vision and mission, and they incorporate these into their thinking and solutions.’

Kernmandanten

The Resolution Foundation


The Society of Antiquaries


Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust


Citizens UK


Interim managers of the Kantor Foundations


Pathfinder Group


Blue Marine Foundation


British Ecological Society


Lancaster & Morecombe College


Think Ahead Organisation


Galloway’s Society


The Royal Society of Medicine


Nelson and Colne College


Petroc College


Nottingham College


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Resolution Foundation on the structuring and governance implications of establishing a novel venture fund for social investment, called WorkerTech.
  • Advised the Society of Antiquaries on diverse matters, including the Society’s relationship with partner organisations.
  • Advised Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust on electoral regulation affecting charities as non-party campaigners.

Wrigleys Solicitors LLP

Wrigleys Solicitors LLP‘s large specialist team supports charity and social economy clients in the full range of matters, with experience acting across the country and internationally. The group has particular aptitude advising faith-based charities in their activities. Malcolm Lynch leads the team and has significant experience in matters relating to impact investment, the social economy, and sustainability. Ecclesiastical law expert Elizabeth Wilson heads the faith team within the group, while Nat Johnson is noted for her expertise advising faith-based charities. Clare Lawrence is noted for her supplementary strength in trust law. Peter Parker is a core team member and covers impact investment, commercial contracts, and financial services regulation.

Praxisleiter:

Malcolm Lynch


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Peter Parker; Nat Johnson; Clare Lawrence; Chris Billington; Elizabeth Wilson; Nick Dunn


Referenzen

‘The team has significant expertise in the charity and not-for-profit sector, particularly in relation to cooperative and community benefit societies.’

‘Malcolm Lynch and Peter Parker are longstanding and valued advisers and supporters. They are highly knowledgeable while also being personable, practical and commercially aware, and they are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Superb client service – they are extremely open and transparent. Give extremely thoughtful advice and really interrogate our instructions to give us the best result. Extremely skilled finance lawyers and they know our sector and its nuances really well. Very helpful to know-how and wider sector guidance. ’

Kernmandanten

Allia


StepChange Debt Charity


The Society of the Precious Blood


Esmée Fairbairn Foundation


Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House


Vow Europe


Joint University Council


Charity Tax Group


Charity of Thomas Holroyd


Harrison and Potter Trust


Edge Ministries


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted in the completion of a number of loan and bond issue arrangements facilitated by Allia.
  • Worked with The Society of the Precious Blood (Burnham Abbey) to review their governance structure.
  • Advised on the relationship between Vow Europe Limited foundation and the corporate group.

Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard‘s charity department works within the firm’s full service offering, providing charity sector clients comprehensive support in commercial, regulatory, and contentious matters. The group additionally has strength in advising on charity commission investigations and inquiry work. The group is led by the highly experienced Pervinder Kaur, whose practice covers investigations, mergers, and the formation of charitable entities. Laura Woffinden covers the administration of ongoing charities, the establishment of new charities, and the incorporation of existing charities.

Praxisleiter:

Pervinder Kaur


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Yorke Eaton; Laura Woffinden


Kernmandanten

Bedingfield’s Trust


Leeds Beckett University


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted for the trustees of Bedingfield’s Trust, supporting the trustees in the administration of the charity and providing advice as and when required.

Hemingways Solicitors Limited

Hemingways Solicitors Limited fields a team with experience in both contentious and non-contentious charity sector mandates. The group is particularly active in the sport and education industries. Team lead Laurence Gavin covers a range of work, including mergers, public procurement law, and corporate governance matters. Founding partner Ian Hemingway is a key contact for contentious mandates.

Praxisleiter:

Laurence Gavin


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ian Hemingway


Referenzen

‘Laurence Gavin combines experience in charity and commercial law which gives a full service on contractual and trading subsidiary matters as well as core charity law. The advice is hands-on at a high level.’

‘Laurence Gavin has a wealth of experience across the charity and commercial sector and has worked at a senior level in an international firm. He has a great depth of knowledge and brings experience from many different charities too.’

‘Led by Laurence Gavin, I have always found the team to give solid practical advice. We are currently dealing with a large outsourcing programme. Inevitably, there are a lot of moving parts. Hemingways have been extremely proactive in not only managing the legal programme but also foreseeing the next tranche of work.

Kernmandanten

Barnsley Community and Voluntary Services


Builders Merchants Federation


East of England Broadband Network


Key Fund Investments Limited


Sheffcare Limited


Sheffield City Trust


Sheffield Theatres Trust


Sheffield Museums Trust


The British Fluoridation Society Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Key Fund Investments Limited on its participation in a number of funding programmes.
  • Advised Luxembourg-listed leisure operator Sheffield City Trust on its funding arrangements with Sheffield City Council.
  • Advised Barnsley CVS on its acquisition of the charitable undertakings of Priory Campus and also Voluntary Action Barnsley.

Lupton Fawcett

Lupton Fawcett‘s department is particularly active on behalf of religious charities, with specialist ecclesiastical law aptitude. Chris Burns co-leads the department alongside David Whitaker. Burns covers the full range of charity governance and regulation issues, with a specialism in the education sector, while Whitaker leads the ecclesiastical team, and has a record in real estate matters.

Praxisleiter:

David Whitaker; Christopher Burns


Kernmandanten

Province and Diocese of York


Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance


The Grammar School at Leeds


Scarborough College


Parents and Friends of the Grammar School at Leeds


Highlight-Mandate


  • Supported the Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance on the full range of legal issues with a particular focus on ecclesiastical, property, charity and education advice.
  • Supported the Grammar School at Leeds and its supporting charities with a wide range of legal services.

Mills & Reeve LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP acts on behalf of prestige clients such as the British Library and the Natural History Museum on commercial, regulatory, and governance matters. Jointly leading the department are Mark Ashton and Neil Burton, the latter of whom is based between Cambridge and London. Andrea Newman advises on real estate matters, while Rebecca Pallot is a key contact for employment matters in the charity sector.

Praxisleiter:

Neil Burton; Mark Ashton


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rebecca Pallot; Andrea Newman


Referenzen

‘The team are well able to deal with complex employment matters particularly well.’

Kernmandanten

Francis Crick Institute


The Institution of Engineering and Technology


Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors


The Society of Operating Engineers


The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (UK)


Highlight-Mandate


  • Provided full service advice to the Francis Crick Institute.
  • Acted on the new research centre for the Natural History Museum.
  • Appointed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors on a full service appointment.

Schofield Sweeney

Schofield Sweeney is particularly active in the education sector, advising academies, private colleges, and schools on all relevant charity law matters. Areas of expertise include the academy conversion process, the establishment of free schools, and mergers and re-organisations. Andrew Hurst leads the team from Bradford. Hurst is experienced in issues of development and governance within the charity sector. Founding partner Chris Schofield is a key name.

Praxisleiter:

Andrew Hurst


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Chris Schofield; Karen Crutchley


Referenzen

‘Never any bother and always available for the clients.’

‘Karen Crutchley has been strong in dealing with a large group of lawyers and has resolved all issues in a timely manner.’

Kernmandanten

Bradford Culture Company Limited


Knaresborough Old Peoples Welfare Association


The Stevenson Charitable Trust CIO


Saloman Foundation


Actually Education


National Children’s Centre


Penny Appeal


Northern Star Academies Trust


The Basildon Academies


South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust


The Adnan Jaffery Academy Trust


Peak Edge


AIM Academies Trust


South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust


Cumbria Education Trust


Furness Education Trust


Changing Lives Learning Trust


Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust


The Crossley Heath School Academy Trust Limited


Watergrove Trust


Bronte Academy Trust


St Mary’s Academy Trust


SHARE Multi Academy Trust


Ashville College


Kala Sangam


RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised ZAD UK & Internationals on the formation and establishment of a grant-making charity and its registration as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) at the Charity Commission.
  • Advised Furness Education Trust on updating their articles of association to the latest model articles drafted and approved by their primary regulator, the Department of Education.
  • Advised Friends of the Wesley Otley Limited on the formation and establishment of a community benefit society and its registration as a CBS.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP advises charities and not-for-profit organisations on the full range of governance, transactional, and regulatory matters, with experience at the regional, national, and international levels. In addition to covering education, animal welfare, and healthcare, the group has key strength in the religious sector. Emma Moody, who is based between Newcastle and Leeds, leads the team. Mark Honeywell and Katie Dawson are key names.

Praxisleiter:

Emma Moody


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mark Honeywell; Katie Dawson.


Referenzen

‘I find WBD to be responsive and experts in charity law. They are friendly and professional, and their advice is timely.’

‘Emma Moody is a trusted expert in all aspects of charity law and regulation, and her advice is invaluable. She is very responsive and commercially aware. Her advice is always given in context, risk assessed and solution-focused rather than just the straight forward legal position.’

‘The head of charities is professional and deals with all issues with empathy, and patience. She shows me that really cares, and that she can help. If I have a difficult problem, she will resolve it quickly and provide effective solutions.’

Kernmandanten

York Diocesan Board of Finance


BBC Children in Need


Dogs Trust


York Minster


Pocklington School


Humankind Charity


Everyturn


Mental Health Matters


Absolute Return for Kids


Aysgarth School


Saint John of God Hospitaller Services


St Mary Magdalene and Holy Jesus Trust


NCFE


Central Bedfordshire College


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the York Diocesan Board of Finance Limited and the York Diocesan Board of Education on a broad array of legal matters.
  • Advised the Dogs Trust on its merger with the Worldwide Veterinary Service and Mission Rabies.
  • Advised a national charity in the welfare sector on a board effectiveness review which involved an in-depth review of the board’s governance and effectiveness.

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is particularly adept in the incorporation of charitable organisations, and supplements its charity advice with firmwide specialisms of tax, property, and IP. Daniel Hammond, described by clients as ‘fantastic to work with,’ leads the team, and has further expertise in corporate law.

Praxisleiter:

Daniel Hammond


Referenzen

‘The team is always available to help and advise us in a professional, friendly and personable way. We feel that we are in safe hands.’

‘Daniel Hammond has been fantastic to work with and incredibly supportive of our charity since the beginning. His friendly approach makes him a pleasure to work with, and we have an excellent working relationship.’

‘Daniel Hammond is a highly competent professional and a real person who listens and understands with a genuine interest in our charity. I would trust Daniel to advise any size of charitable organisation and cannot recommend him highly enough.’

Kernmandanten

Hull United Charities


Hull IVF Trust


St Paul’s Amateur Boxing Academy


The Viola Trust


Matthew Good Foundation


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised The Viola Trust in relation to its charitable activities.
  • Provided ongoing legal support to the Matthew Good Foundation.
  • Provided advice and assistance to an existing client which had decided to set up a charitable foundation, including preparing a detailed grant-giving policy and achieving registration of the corporate foundation.

McCormicks

McCormicks is noted for its long term relationships with prominent groups such as the Premier League Charitable Fund, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and the War Memorial Trust. Team lead Peter McCormick is a trustee of numerous charitable groups, and provides guidance on a range of constitutional, development, and governance issues. Private client specialist Elaine Lightfoot is a key name.

Praxisleiter:

Peter McCormick


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Elaine Lightfoot


Referenzen

‘McCormicks has a great team with someone always available to help and advise. They all share an ability to communicate in simple language, clearly explaining what you need to know and what to do to get the desired outcome.’

‘All those we deal with provide excellent and prompt service. Our main contact is Peter McCormick, who liaises with his colleagues to ensure we deal with the appropriate person for our specific issue at any one time.’

Kernmandanten

Harrogate International Festivals


John Strutt Centre for Parrot Conservation/John Strutt Memorial Foundation/John Strutt Conservation Foundation/The John Strutt Charity


The Premier League Charitable Fund


War Memorial Trust


The Football Foundation


The Helen Feather Memorial Trust


The Harrogate Operatic Players


The Royal Horticultural Society


The Outward Bound Trust


Yorkshire Agricultural Society


Ryedale Special Families


Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust


Highlight-Mandate


  • Continued to advise the estate of the late John Herbert Strutt on the complex estate and the associated trusts and charities with regards, in particular, to the proposed future development and/or sale of various properties within the residuary estate.
  • Advised the War Memorials Trust on a wide range of matters, including the drafting of new governing documentation and advice regarding the charity’s relocation of premises in London.
  • Provided a full service to The Premier League Charitable Fund with regards all commercial and charitable arrangements between the charity, its funding partners and specialist service providers.

Rollits LLP

Sectors covered by the Rollits LLP team include sports, education, and heritage, with a client list which includes numerous prominent and long-established regional names. Gerry Morrison leads the Hull-based team and covers all aspects of charity legislation. ‘Extremely efficient and knowledgeable’ senior solicitor Harriet Wheeldon is experienced in incorporation and charity registration.

Praxisleiter:

Gerry Morrison


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Keith Benton; Harriet Wheeldon


Referenzen

‘They have a personal approach; the team make you feel like you’re the only client that they are dealing with.’

‘Gerry Morrison is always helpful and interested in what we have to say, and when working with her, she goes above and beyond. Harriet Wheeldon is knowledgeable and always on hand to help.’

‘A very professional and knowledgeable group who work hard at delivering the desired outcomes for their clients.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised on the incorporation of the trustees of the Beverley Consolidated Charity and the overhaul of the charity’s governance and constitution.
  • Acted for Edukos Trust in respect of the expansion of the multi-academy trust to include St Nicholas Primary School in Beverley, East Yorkshire.