Charity Formation & Registration

Are you looking to turn your creative vision into a registered charity?

Choosing the right structure is the most significant decision you will make. It dictates your tax status, grant eligibility, and trustee liability.

We guide theatre companies, museums, and galleries from initial feasibility to successful registration.

Our core services:

We don’t just fill in forms; we articulate your creative mission to satisfy legal requirements.

• Legal Structure Advice: Advising on the best model for your goals.
• Bespoke Governing Documents: Drafting constitutions that include the specific powers needed to commission art, hold IP, and operate in a digital environment.
• Charity Commission Applications: Managing the full process, including the Public Benefit statement, the most common point of failure for new cultural charities.
• Wholly-Owned Trading Subsidiaries: Setting up separate entities for cafes, shops, or ticket sales to protect your charitable assets from risk.
• HMRC & Gift Aid: Assisting with HMRC charity recognition to unlock business rate relief and Gift Aid claims.
• Conversion & Restructuring: Managing the transition for existing groups.

Whether you are a dance company, heritage site, or local authority partner, we ensure your foundation is solid so you can focus on your creative program.