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We value the important work charities do, and we’re here to help you take your cause further with practical, experienced legal advice.
In a landscape of increasing regulation and financial pressures, we provide support in areas such as trustee training, governance, employment law, fundraising regulation, and organisational restructuring.
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When does a volunteer become a worker?
A recent ruling found a volunteer coastguard officer to be a “worker” highlighting key implications for organisations that rely on volunteers
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Life is about to get simpler for many charities (and businesses)
Kate Wyatt explains how the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 will make data compliance simpler for charities and other organisations
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Why successful community ownership depends on planning beyond the purchase
Community groups using Right to Buy must prioritise long-term financial planning and governance.
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Do we value our trustees enough?
Charity trustees are the essential backbone of Scotland's 25,000 charities. Investing in their training and mentoring ensures strong governance and protects the charity's future.
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Empowering Scotland’s charity trustees: Training for a stronger sector
Modern trustees must balance private-sector expertise with unique charity governance, covering everything from personal liability to whistleblowing.
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Trustees needed: A chance to learn, lead, and give back
Becoming a charity trustee is a rewarding way to give back, develop new skills, and make a real difference in your community
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Scotland’s ‘surprise’ philanthropists
Helen Kidd considers how philanthropy is often mistaken as the preserve of the wealthy, yet it’s truly open to anyone with the desire to give
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Charity governance: Is it time to undergo a healthcheck?
To maintain your charity's reputation these days relies on trustees, chairs and chief executives being aware of the risks and ensuring good governance…
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Is your board match-fit for change?
New rules for charities came into force this summer, affecting the publication of their annual accounts, the information they gather about trustees, and the criteria for automatic disqualification of trustees.
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Top tier Legal 500 ranking for Charity and Third Sector team
Lindsays achieves strong results in the Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings, marking another year of success and recognition across our teams
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Merging to survive: Major changes for charities as cash crisis deepens
Rising operational costs and dwindling funding are pushing more Scottish charities to consider mergers as a vital strategy for survival
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Charity Law changes: new rules on Automatic Disqualification
Charities must prepare for new Auto Disqualification rules (Aug 2025) which apply to senior management functions for the first time
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