Keeping compliance and governance straightforward so your mission leads the way
Charity law, registrations and compliance can seem daunting, especially as rules change and responsibilities keep growing. Time and energy are best spent with your community, not on legal headaches or compliance hurdles.
At Wakefields Lawyers, our approachable specialists break down complex legal requirements, making them manageable for your organisation. Advice on governance, structuring, compliance and registration is delivered in plain language, always with your unique mission in mind.
Board members and your people benefit from clear support, helping important decisions get made with confidence. Take your charity or not-for-profit forward, knowing the legal details are covered and your focus can stay on making a difference.
If you’re looking for legal support that understands your sector and speaks your language, explore our full range of services.
If you’re looking for legal support that understands your sector and speaks your language, explore our full range of services.
- Legal services tailored for your charity or not-for-profit organisation
- Specialist compliance guidance to help safeguard assets and support smooth governance
- Ongoing advice on structuring, contracts and funding to help build long-term success
Supporting Wellington, Kāpiti Coast, Wairarapa, Manawatū and beyond with practical legal expertise for charities and not-for-profits
Specialist legal support for charities and not-for-profits
Wakefield Lawyers' charities and not-for-profit experience includes:
- Assistance with Funders and Sponsors including Sponsorship Applications and Contracts
- Compliance and Governance (including Policies)
- Drafting Charitable Trust Deeds and Incorporated Societies Rules
- Employment and Contractual Arrangements
- Formation, Registration, and Regulatory Compliance
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Joint Ventures, Collaborative Arrangements, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Amalgamations
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Compliance worries shouldn’t get in the way of your goals. Charity lawyers with real sector knowledge step in to take the pressure off, so you can keep moving forward.
Starting up, restructuring or navigating governance all become easier with straightforward, plain-language advice focused on your outcomes. As your organisation evolves, a full range of legal services stands ready to support any new challenges.
Starting up, restructuring or navigating governance all become easier with straightforward, plain-language advice focused on your outcomes. As your organisation evolves, a full range of legal services stands ready to support any new challenges.
Setting up and structuring with clarity
Launching a new charity or not-for-profit is a big step. The legal groundwork you set now helps define your future. With the right support, each part of the process, from formation through to registration, feels more manageable.
Trust deeds are prepared, society rules updated and legal structures are recommended to suit your goals. Registration becomes less stressful and compliance checks are made easier, building a strong foundation for your mission.
For additional help with governance or structuring, expert support is available at every stage.
Comprehensive support for compliance and funding
Strong governance and compliance are essential for any organisation’s stability and reputation. With tailored support, boards or committees understand their duties, avoid risk and keep up with all regulatory requirements.
Board policies can be written, governance documents reviewed and practical guidance on reporting provided, all to ensure your charity remains compliant and functioning effectively.
Protecting assets, people and relationships
Assets and reputation are valuable to your charity. Strategies for asset protection and intellectual property ensure resources and innovations stay secure. Guidance is provided on structuring, brand protection and safeguarding ideas, helping you protect what makes your organisation unique.
Wills and succession planning can also be addressed through estate lawyers, supporting your legacy with a holistic approach and lasting confidence.
Wills and succession planning can also be addressed through estate lawyers, supporting your legacy with a holistic approach and lasting confidence.