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Disposing of charity land: Implications of the Charities Act 2022
Georgia Whitfield, from our Commercial Property Team, explains how the Charities Act 2022 affects selling or leasing charity land and trustee responsibilities.
Are volunteers for a charity ‘workers’ with rights?
Are charity volunteers legally classed as workers? Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR team, explains employment rights and governance risks.
Understanding the responsibilities and liabilities of becoming a charity trustee
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains the responsibilities and personal liabilities of charity trustees and what trustees need to know before taking on the role.
Succession planning for business owners: Key tips for success
Our Corporate Team explain essential succession planning tips for business owners, helping you prepare for smooth leadership and ownership transition.
Property co-ownership: Why ownership details can’t be taken on trust
Claire Simmons, from our Residential Property Team, explains why property co-ownership details cannot be taken on trust and how UK law determines legal ownership rights.
Academy school conversions: Key legal issues for governing bodies
Tom Clarke explains the legal issues and compliance requirements for academy school conversions, helping governing bodies navigate the process.
When should charities make ‘serious incident reports’ to the Charity Commission?
Hay & Kilner’s Charity Law Team explain when charities must make serious incident reports to the Charity Commission and how to comply with reporting requirements.
Declaration of Trust: What it is and why it matters when buying property together
What is a Declaration of Trust? Sophie Miller from our Residential Property Team, explains how it works and why it’s essential when buying property with a partner or family member.

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