Led by Thea Longley and Ben Thomas, Bates Wells is known for its sports charity work, advising on the establishment of associated charities for a number of prominent leagues and governing bodies. Governance and regulatory instructions are also a key source of work for the team.
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Key clients
- The Society of Old Brentwoods
- Civil Service Sports Council Limited
- Football Foundation
- The Dalton-in-Furness District Recreational Charity Trust
- Fair Game CIC
- Everybody Health & Leisure
- Peterborough United
- England & Wales Cricket Board
- Itchenor Sailing Club
- Kick It Out
- Sport and Recreation Alliance
Work highlights
Advised the England and Wales Cricket Trust on its relationship with its sole member, the ECB and the structure of grant programmes.
Advised Everybody Health & Leisure on the acquisition of a gym facility on a going concern basis.
Prepared template grant terms and conditions for the Football Foundation to use in distributing millions of pounds in grant funding.
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Practice head
Thea Longley; Ben Thomas