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Winckworth Sherwood

Charities

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Winckworth Sherwood

Rankings

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Charities - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Winckworth Sherwood advises a broad range of regional and national charities on registration, structuring and funding. The team regularly assists with cultural, heritage and leisure projects as well as regional development mandates undertaken by trusts and foundations. Its lawyers are adept at advising on the broad range of issues faced by ecclesiastical and educational charities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Winckworth Sherwood advised Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust on a governance review and restructuring of the charity group.

Strengths

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  • We are very happy with the work and understanding by Winckworth Sherwood. Service levels have been excellent.

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  • Winckworth Sherwood has an interest in helping charities whatever the size or enquiry. The people that I have dealt with have been excellent.

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  • Winckworth Sherwood has an ability to combine sector-specific expertise with an accessible, client-focused approach. They show genuine care for the mission and ethos of the organisations they support.

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  • Winckworth Sherwood provides clear advice and guidance. The knowledge and experience are exceptional.

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  • Winckworth Sherwood has speed of response, expert knowledge, and is flexible in terms of interactions. They take time to get to know you and build a good relationship.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alison Talbot
    Alison Talbot

    Alison Talbot

    Head of the national charities group at Winckworth Sherwood, Alison Talbot frequently advises high-profile charities and former trustees on contentious matters, including in relation to Charity Commission inquiries and investigations. She is additionally well-versed in assisting with the establishment, incorporation and restructuring of charities as well as trustee obligations and governance compliance.

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  • Joanna Bussell
    Joanna Bussell

    Joanna Bussell

    Joanna Bussell is active on a variety of national and international charities mandates. Her work includes assisting with governance reviews and fundraising issues, as well as the creation and restructuring of charitable organisations.

    • Joanna has always provided expert advice on any matter I have consulted her on.

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