Overview

Public service charities are the heartbeat of our communities across the country. Whether it’s healthcare, education or social services; we know your primary focus is delivering essential services and creating lasting positive change. But let’s be honest, staying compliant with charity law can sometimes feel like an unnecessary distraction from all of the invaluable work you’re doing.

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With the demand for your services skyrocketing and funding pressures piling up, service delivery teams are looking to lighten the load, not add to it. That's where having reliable and straightforward legal guidance comes in – it can truly make all the difference, turning a potential headache into a smooth ride.

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Your service-delivery charities team

Looking for advice on governance and regulatory matters? Need to align your restructuring, merger and collaboration strategies with your objectives whilst staying compliant? 

Bringing in a team of charity lawyers can really give your organisation the boost it needs. With heaps of industry know-how, we can help you seal the deal, navigate mergers, and nail those funding and service delivery contracts – helping your charity shine and reach its full potential.

In need of a service-delivery charities lawyer? Look no further.
At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
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How we've made a difference

The proof's in our experience

  • Working with large-scale organisations including a charitable regulatory body that works with and oversees the work of 4,500 providers, as well as a not-for-profit which represents 172 organisational members 
  • Supported a charitable regulator in the education sector by reviewing, drafting, and amending service and product contracts
  • Advised a disability charity on optimising its funds to expand its facilities
  • Facilitated the merger of two mental health and addiction charities 
  • Conducted a board review for a national charity to assess compliance with the Charity Governance Code
  • Drafted an agreement for two hospice charities to share resources and enhance services in their region.
Testimonials

"The team at Womble Bond Dickinson are able to react quickly and efficiently to urgent situations. They are able to take control and effectively manage requirements and collaborate with other organisations."

Legal 500 2025

"A highly trusted extension of our in-house legal services function. The team led by Emma Moody has an excellent understanding of charity law and its commercial, common-sense and jargon-free approach to providing advice, combined with a deep understanding of our business is a breath of fresh air."

Legal 500 2025

“Womble Bond Dickinson provides exceptional service. The team have an ability to quickly understand and handle highly complex needs with a holistic approach to advice and work.”

Chambers and Partners 2024

“The firm is very efficient and commercially minded; they are more willing to be flexible than others.”

Chambers and Partners 2024
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