
Charities and Philanthropy

Establishing a charitable entity is often an exciting time and our specialists can help to guide you on the most appropriate structure to achieve your charitable objectives. We understand that you want to focus on the causes that mean that most to you and aim to make the set up and administration process as simple as possible.
Whether you are considering a charitable trust, a charitable incorporated organisation or a donor advised fund, we can ensure you choose the most suitable structure to fit your requirements. We can help set up and register your charity including all regulatory matters.
Once set up we can provide on all aspects of the ongoing administration, including trustees' duties, due diligence, grant making, the preparation of accounts, compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC and drafting all necessary trust documentation. We can also liaise with the trustees and the trust's investment managers. We can provide professional trusteeship, leaving you free to concentrate on the things that matter most.
Our dedicated trusts specialists have a wealth of experience in trust management and are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
This wide knowledge of trust law, management and charity law enables us to offer bespoke advice to trustees of all levels of experience.
Contacts
Related insights & events

Government raises APR and BPR cap to £2.5m from April 2026

Agricultural Property Relief and Business Relief after the Budget

The Register of Overseas Entities - the clock is ticking

The Register of Overseas Entities has now gone live: what do you need to do?

The Trust Registration Service - Is your trust compliant?

French Succession Law Changes: Holiday Home Owners | TLT

Does the legal definition of a “mother” suit modern society?

TLT awarded Stonewall accreditation for LGBTQ+ inclusive culture

TLT shortlisted for ‘UK Firm of the Year’ at The Lawyer Awards 2026

Government and public services legal panel appointments

TLT boosts public sector team with strategic Partner hire

Nine TLT lawyers featured in Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2026 list

TLT celebrates trio of partner promotions in Scotland

TLT welcomes Restructuring & Insolvency Partner in Birmingham

TLT appoints new EDI and Wellbeing Champions in support of inclusive culture

TLT advises leading renewable energy company on sweep of strategic transactions

TLT continues Future Energy focus with new Partner hire

TLT launches new legal qualification pathway in Scotland

ESG in Action: Inside the Government Legal Department’s social mobility agenda

ESG in Action: Climate resilience in real terms: Breaking sustainability silos with Santander

ESG in Action: Hospitality and sustainability working together for future successes

ESG in Action: Beyond returns: Inside the world of responsible investment

ESG in Action: Trailblazing with Ablaze: Helping young people succeed

ESG in Action: Power from the panels: Profit with purpose with Eden Sustainable

The Balancing Act: Setting the scene for regeneration

ESG in Action: Top-down and bottom-up momentum: The next chapter of social mobility with SMBP

ESG in Action: Balancing the basket with the British Retail Consortium

Energise2030: Grid reform, Gate 2 and what's next for connections

ESG in Action: Banking on biodiversity with Nationwide Building Society

Employment Law Focus - Understanding the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023

When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny - Webinar

SMConnect Webinars: Practical Insight for leaders in SMCR roles

Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you

DMCC Act - The next chapter for CMA Consumer Law Enforcement

International Fintech Case Study: Brexit Contract Migration | TLT

UK Utilities Case Study: Employment Law and Brexit Planning | TLT

TLT oversees an international acquisition of a specialised South West business

TLT advises on the £90m sale of long-standing client's business

Advising a fast-growth eCommerce consultancy on a share capital sale and reinvestment

Preparing for the Procurement Act 2023 - construction industry focus

Community, connection and collaboration - TLT and Forest Green Rovers FC

Placing sustainability at the heart of learning - TLT and the Ministry of Eco Education

A partnership for sustainable action: TLT and Belmont Estate

BNG - TLT and Belmont Estate talk nature positivity











































