Charities

We work charitable organisations and their boards, directors, trustees and leadership teams, helping you to pursue your mission with confidence.

We understand that charitable organisations are balancing legal and compliance requirements with the practical realities of delivering services and fulfilling their charitable purpose effectively.

As your trusted adviser, we help you build strong foundations, navigate governance, risk and compliance, and sustain organisational impact. We also provide ongoing legal support on matters affecting day-to-day operations.

Building Strong Foundations

• Advice on selecting appropriate legal structures and establishing charitable organisations, trusts and philanthropic entities aligned to your objectives.
• Advice on charitable registration, tax concessions and deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsement.
• Preparation and review of constitutions, trust deeds and other governing documents.
• Supporting boards and leadership teams through induction, governance education and capability building.

Navigating Governance and Compliance

• Conducting governing document reviews including constitutions, trust deed and policies.
• Advising on ACNC, ATO, DGR and associated compliance obligations.
• Providing practical guidance on conflicts of interest, governance decision-making and other duties and responsibilities.
• Delivering tailored governance training for boards, committees and executive leadership.

Sustaining Organisational Impact

• Supporting charities through organisational growth, restructures, transition and change.
• Advising on governance reforms to strengthen governance practices and organisational resilience.
• Providing strategic advice on complex governance matters.

Supporting Day-to-Day Operations

• Advice on property ownership, leasing and occupancy arrangements.
• Commercial contracting including review, negotiation and risk management.
• Employment and workplace advice, including employment contracts, workplace policies and management of employment issues.
• Dispute prevention, management and resolution.
• Ongoing legal guidance on legal matters affecting day-to-day activities.

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