Wrigleys Solicitors LLP‘s dedicated charities team is based across the north of England. The Newcastle team is headed up by specialist charity lawyer Fiona Wharton, who covers charity law and charity governance, mergers and collaborative working issues, and assists almshouses, grant making charities, and social care and housing charities. Other key members of the team are Laura Moss in Cumbria who has expanded her core specialisms of student unions and community-led housing to advise on cryptoassets and ESG issues in the charitable sector, and Joanna Blackman who splits her time between Leeds and Newcastle.
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- ‘The team has significant expertise in the charity and not-for-profit sector, particularly in relation to cooperative and community benefit societies.’
‘Wrigelys has a depth of knowledge and expertise in dealing with matters concerns charities which have a connection to religion.’
‘Fiona Wharton is my go-to person for any charity legal queries - she is approachable, knowledgeable and gives friendly advice.’
‘Joanna Blackman has provided the trustees with a detailed report prior to the charity embarking on a redevelopment project. Advice to the trustees has been invaluable.’
‘Very good understanding of the charity sector and our needs, and how they differ from those of a commercial organisation.’
‘Fiona Wharton and the team were a pleasure to deal with. We would not hesitate to work with them again.’
Key clients
- The Society of the Precious Blood (Burnham Abbey)
- Community of the Sacred Passion
- Allia
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Practice head
Fiona Wharton
Other key lawyers
Laura Moss; Joanna Blackman