Articles by ‘Deanna Hurst’

Last year, we warned about the pitfalls surrounding personal data and the hefty fines many companies received from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), showing how easy it is for companies to fall foul of data protection legislation. The ICO is once again proving it has got teeth, however this time it is a number of charities that have been named, shamed and fined.

RWK Goodman provided time for a solicitor (Jacqui Lazare) with experience of charity law to join the board of trustees of First Steps (Bath).

Once you have decided that you want to set up a charity, you need to choose which structure would best suit its aims.

In today’s 24/7 online media environment, no charitable organisation can ignore the importance of their public image. Arguably, it is even more important for smaller, local charities to manage their image than a higher profile one. The fallout from any mismanagement of media crises that become public, can lead to many ramifications, including legal ones.

When setting up your charity, it’s important to have confidence in the charity trustees (who may be called directors if you opt for an incorporated structure*) that you appoint or wish to appoint to your charity. They will need to appreciate the importance of accountability and transparency in their role.

Many people either donate to, or volunteer at a charity which is close to their hearts but if there’s not an existing organisation which addresses your concerns, you may wish to take matters into your own hands and set up your own charity.

Our Private Client team has recently assisted in the registration of a charity specialising in the support of people suffering from a rare and little understood condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

Our Private Client team recently assisted in the creation and dual registration of a charitable company.

Our client – WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation – is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins. They used our Private Client team’s services for advice after they became the beneficiary of a significant gift under a Will.

A man whose late mother was swindled out of a substantial sum of money this month sat down with the Attorney General to discuss the possibility of bolstering the protection afforded to those who…

The untimely death of Prince in April left shockwaves throughout the music world. Unfortunately, news that he may have died without making a Will (i.e intestate) means that the administration of his estate may become even more of a story as time passes. Currently his estate has been placed under the administration of the Bremer corporate trust company while relatives and lawyers search for a Will.

A large number of charities remain unaware of the reporting requirements that they have to adhere to, the Charity Commission has warned.