The charities team at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP is well known for its faith-based charities work, as well as national and international charity work with a particular focus on health and social care charities. Furthermore, the team regularly acts as interim manager for a range of charities as appointed by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The practice handles a range of fundraising and financing activities including grant work, social investments, and secured lending issues. Dominic Curran leads the firm’s charity work, advising a wide range of clients with a focus on national faith-based charities. Further support is provided by Matthew Wort, with experience in the health and social care sector, and Edwina Turner, who leads the charities governance team.
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  • ‘This practice has the expertise and breadth of knowledge to advise on the interaction of both Charity and property legislation. They have worked with us, helping us to understand the options and implications involved in solving a number of queries we have had over the last few years.'

  • 'They can react quickly when needed, and are always willing to explain their advice.’

  • ‘This is an ethical and reliable practice where everyone has a real focus on delivering outcomes for clients. It's clear that the practice adheres to its values.’

  • ‘I've worked closely with Edwina Turner, and she is engaging, responsive, and pragmatic. I really value her measured approach to problem-solving.’

  • 'Unrivalled knowledge of the sectors that we operate in. Offer straightforward advice in language that we and our clients are able to understand.'

  • 'Anthony Collins have a strong profile knowledge of the Charity Sector which meets the needs of our organisation.'

Key clients

  • Dimensions
  • Charity Bank

Work highlights

Advised a faith-based charity on the development of an innovative church development site.
Advised a large social care charity on the disposal of its care business.
Acting as interim manager for several charities as appointed by the Charity Commission.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Dominic Curran

Other key lawyers

Matthew Wort; Edwina Turner