Search results for: charity law
Sleep in care workers and the national minimum wage | Charity law
Supreme court challenge… Are sleep-in carers entitled to the national minimum wage for each hour of their sleep-in shift? It has been a question that has vexed the care sector for many years now but has never really been solved. In 2015 in the tribunal had decided that the sleep-in carer had been entitled to…
Read MoreWill we see changes to Charity Law in 2018?
When he reviewed charities law in 2012, Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts, found that charities “faced a number of historic obstacles under the current law. These unnecessary burdens on trustees act like barnacles on a boat, causing a drag when all should be plain sailing.” There is also risk that those obstacles may cause charity…
Read MoreThursfields’ volunteers get digging for charity garden project | Family law
Enthusiastic volunteers from Thursfields Solicitors have helped a Worcestershire charity to prepare an overgrown patch of land for a new sensory garden project. The keen team from the Family department spent a day hard at work gardening for the Simply Limitless Wellbeing Centre on Puxton Lane in Kidderminster. The Thursfields’ staff getting their hands dirty…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Research UK chosen as Thursfields’ charity of the year for 2023-24
Leading Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has selected Alzheimer’s Research UK its charity of the year for 2023-24. Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to funding diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of the disease. The charity will now receive fundraising, awareness and volunteer support from Thursfields for the next 12…
Read MoreSearch is on for Thursfields’ charity of the year
A charity is to be chosen to receive focused fundraising, awareness and volunteer support from Thursfields Solicitors for the 2023-24 year. The leading Midlands law firm’s new charity of the year application window has now opened, and entries will be accepted for consideration from now until 24 March 2023. The successful charity will then become…
Read MoreCharity
Charity Law Solicitors Charity law is extremely specialised and requires an in-depth knowledge of the regulations and challenges facing the industry. Our team has the knowhow and commercial expertise to help you operate as efficiently as possible and maximise your funds. We also work with trustees, beneficiaries, and executors to provide a fully-rounded service. Comprehensive…
Read MoreRegulatory & Corporate Governance Lawyers
Regulatory& Corporate Governance In business, compliance is key. Our regulatory and corporate governance lawyers provide proactive advice designed to protect your interests and help your company grow and reach its full potential. Our Corporate Governance Legal Services The regulatory and corporate governance lawyers at Thursfields pride themselves on taking a robust approach to compliance and…
Read MoreThursfields’ team to walk 121 miles to raise £1,000+ for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
A team of seven keen walkers from Thursfields Solicitors has taken on a 121-mile route march to raise more than £1,000 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The activity has been planned as part of the charity’s Airbase Challenge 2022 where fund-raisers can walk, run, swim or cycle a variety of distances in the first…
Read MoreCourt ruling shows how incorrect charity names can lead to missed funding
The importance of clearly stated charity names and maintaining close relationships with supporters have been underlined by a new court ruling. A charity law expert at Thursfields Solicitors was commenting after a High Court judgment on the interpretation of legacy gifts to mis-described charities in the £1.2m will of Barrie Williams. The retired professional racing…
Read MoreNew charity disputes service offered by Thursfields
Thursfields Solicitors has expanded its charity services and is now providing specialist advice on third sector disputes. Charity Law Team The law firm has upgraded its offering with senior associate solicitor Katherine Ellis joining the firm’s Charities and Communities team to work alongside department head Jenny Smith. This team will provide expert advice on matters…
Read More