Bates Wells is one of the leading charity law firms in the UK with over 50 lawyers practising in this field. We have sector-leading expertise to guide your fundraising teams through complex regulatory, legal and tax requirements.
We can provide your fundraising team with the policies, templates and training they need to roll out new and creative approaches. We also frequently advise charities embarking on new fundraising products, such as online giving platforms, lotteries, raffles and prize draws and innovative corporate relationships. We seek to create legal frameworks that are clear, precise, and user-friendly, and that will stand the test of time. If your fundraising ever becomes front page news for the wrong reasons, we can help you manage the damage and make sure that you continue to meet your regulatory obligations. We’re the firm of choice for thousands of social enterprises and charities. We have been ranked in the top band for charities by both independent legal directories, Chambers UK and Legal 500. We have years of experience in advising charities on all fundraising matters. This allows us to give cost effective and practical advice, to support you in achieving your goals.