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VWV’s broad practice has expertise in the full range of matters affecting charities. In particular, the charity and governance team specialises in advising healthcare, arts and educational charities, as well as public sector organisations. Laura Chesham spearheads the practice; she is an expert in faith-based entities, primarily those with CofE affiliations. Con Alexander is highly-regarded for his work across all areas of charity, company and trust law, and routinely advises on governance issues, transactions, endowment funds, fundraisings and restructuring matters. Rachel Tonkin is a key contact for charitable universities, while Kate Sherlock advises on safeguarding issues, including compliance with the Charity Commission’s safeguarding duties.
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- ‘The team are engaged and highly knowledgeable, bringing practical and helpful advice which can be applied to context.’
‘They are genuinely interested in what the organisation does and want to see it succeed; they feel part of the ethos of who our organisation is and come alongside senior execs to be part of the team. They create a strong client relationship.’
Key clients
- Benefact Trust Limited
- University of Bristol
Work highlights
Advised the Gloucester Diocesan Board of Finance on its' trustees ability to fulfil its duties and responsibilities under charity (and ecclesiastical) law, specifically in relation to safeguarding, in light of the Church of England's proposed changes to safeguarding governance.