Charity solicitors
We exist to improve lives, communities and society. Our understanding of, and commitment to, the voluntary sector underpins the ethos of the whole firm, not just a department or team. This depth of understanding helps us find the most effective way to help charities achieve their aims.
We have worked with charities and other not-for-profit bodies since 1973, and we are independently ranked in the top five national law firms for such work. We are particularly well known for our longstanding support to faith-based charities; indeed the firm was founded because of the Christian commitment of the original partners. We work with churches and faith-based groups of all kinds and sizes to help them achieve their mission–whether that is to share their faith or transform society.
Our long-term commitment to our other chosen sectors, including health and social care, social housing and social business, means we are regularly involved in large and critically important projects involving charities in those sectors and the wider third sector. At the same time, we provide reliable, cost-effective support to many smaller charities. Working in this way can be challenging but it is a privilege to work alongside charities and people who share our purpose and values – and help them to improve lives.
We help charities, and those who support them, overcome the obstacles to achieving their aims, whether that involves providing a cost-effective response to day-to-day legal issues or helping to manage a complex project that is critical to the future of the charity. We can help with most of the issues that a charity is likely to encounter and where we cannot help ourselves we usually know someone who can.
We have received advice from Anthony Collins for many years, covering constitutional, management and numerous other aspects of running a charity, including staff employment. In consideration of the expertise, professionalism, support and attention to detail from the staff we have engaged with, in particular Phil Watts and Doug Mullen, I am very happy to recommend their services to any other organisation.
Iain Mair, Executive Director, GideonsUK
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The Employment Rights Bill – is it all it’s cracked up to be?
This is the question we ask in our latest podcast. The dust has settled, alongside the powdery snow, and we can now ask some questions…
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Protecting trustees; is the law moving?
The law places considerable responsibility on charity trustees running charitable organisations with integrity and honesty and yet there…
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Budget news – No tax return, no gift aid!
Whilst the Budget wasn’t packed with provisions directly targeting charities, the documents accompanying the Budget included the…
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Employment Rights Bill – let the consultations begin
We’ve likened the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (ERB) to a marathon, not a sprint – if that’s the case then it’s been a speedy start with…
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EHRC launches consultation for its updated Code of Practice on discrimination, harassment and victimisation in services and public functions
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a consultation on its updated Code of Practice for services, public…
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Proposed reforms to community benefit societies may have far-reaching consequences for the social housing sector
In mid-September 2024, the Law Commission published the findings of its ongoing review of the laws and regulations that govern…
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Rising whistleblowing in charities – what this means and how to respond?
Today’s article in the Civil Society highlights the Charity Commission’s latest report showing a significant rise in whistleblowing…
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Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace – New updated guidance
This week has seen some deeply troubling stories of sexual harassment told by ex-employees of Harrods. It is somewhat timely that the…
We have been recognised for the work we do
Charity receives payment of £250,000 exit credit from LGPS
ER was a charity participating in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) because it was delivering services for a local authority and employed staff who had previously been employed by the local authority.
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The social housing team at Anthony Collins advised Hertfordshire-based B3Living on the successful acquisition of 250 social homes from Orbit Group.
Tuesday 19 November 2024
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19 promotions and appointments have been announced including two partners, two legal directors, two senior associates and four associates, as well as a number of appointments within the central management […]
Monday 4 November 2024
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PODCAST: Who gets the microwave?
The first in a series of podcasts from our matrimonial team begins with the team discussing what happens to pets during divorce and separation.
Friday 16 August 2024
Read morePODCAST: 12.07% holiday accrual is back… But not for everyone!
In the podcast we will outline the new Working Time Regulations legislation in detail, noting when the provisions coming into force, whilst also providing practical examples and guidance for employers across all sectors.
Friday 1 December 2023
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