Drawing upon core expertise and also able to leverage the firm’s full-service capabilities, the ‘extremely knowledgeable and experienced’ team at Geldards LLP has a notable reputation among Welsh charities, advising across the spectrum of commercial, regulatory, transactional and litigation work. Bethan Walsh, who took over the running of the team in July 2024, has diverse expertise advising faith-based, education and cultural charities on their establishment and day-to-day operational work, including governance and constitutional issues. Giselle Davies also has well-established expertise in the space.
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- 'The team is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the sector.'
- 'They have an excellent understanding of charitable work.'
- 'Bethan Walsh always takes her time to understand our question or situation and provide a detailed response.'
- 'Bethan Walsh provides carefully considered and tailored advice.'
- 'All individuals we have had a relationship with are exemplary. They take time to listen and give advice in a simple and understandable way.'
Key clients
- Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust
- Arts Council of Wales
- Community Foundation Wales
- National Botanic Garden of Wales
- The Trust for Welsh Archaeology (Heneb)
- Picton Castle Trust
- Royal Voluntary Service
- Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity
- Convoy of Hope
- Cardiff City FC Community Foundation
Work highlights
Supporting Community Foundation Wales on its general governance and advising on complex charitable trusts.
Advising Royal Voluntary Service on various matters, including charity trading.
Advising Cardiff City FC Community Foundation on charity governance matters, including reviewing and updating its articles of association.
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Practice head
Bethan Walsh
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Giselle Davies