From trustees to fundraisers to those in operations to those working on the frontline, every individual working for a charity does vital work contributing to the life-changing work of the charity they work for. They shouldn't have their work hampered, delayed, or even stopped by legal issues, nor should they be worrying about whether what they are doing could be getting their charity into legal difficulties. My aim is to give those working for charities legal peace of mind. I help ensure that they can focus on what they do best, knowing that all legal issues have been taken care of.
I qualified as a solicitor in 2012. I help charities in England and Wales ensure that their activities are legally compliant, that they have effective contracts in place, and that their charity has adequate legal protections. Having helped found two charities and been a trustee of multiple charities, I understand the needs of charities and their requirements. As well as working with Setfords, I work for two charities as their 'in-house' lawyer and have previously worked in a frontline, non-legal role for a charity.
To give you legal peace of mind, I can help with reviewing and writing:
- Grant agreements
- Influencer agreements
- Sponsorship agreements
- Fundraising agreements
- Commercial participator agreements
- Professional fundraiser agreements
- Website terms and conditions
- Privacy notices/privacy policies
- Data processing agreements
- Consultancy agreements
- Volunteer agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Fellowship agreements
- Consent forms, including video and photograph consent forms
- NDA (non-disclosure agreements)/confidentiality agreements
- Trustee agreements/terms and conditions
- Collaboration agreements with other charities
- Services agreements
- Research agreements
- Public sector funding agreements
- Branding agreements/brand licences
- Content licences/content agreements
- Intellectual property licences/intellectual property agreements
I can also help with:
- Ensuring any new initiatives are legally compliant
- Ensuring that your agreements and activities are compliant with the Code of Fundraising Practice
- Carrying out legal reviews
- Carrying out intellectual property reviews
I offer free, no-obligation consultations, so if you think I can help you, do get in touch.
Outside Interests
- Kayaking, especially with the seals at Castle Ward (Winterfell) on Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough.
- Theatre, particularly musicals - would highly recommend Come from Away.
- Uganda - I have been lucky enough to visit this amazing country three times.
- Food – I am a founding member of a high-brow dining club known as ‘Burger Club’.
- Live music, particularly at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre.