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CAS Learning Lunch: Charity Incorporation

Learning Lunches are a valuable opportunity to informally network with colleagues across the voluntary sector and to hear from some guest speakers who are experts in their field. These events are hosted by some special venues across Suffolk.

Date: Tuesday 9 July

Time: 12.00 – 1.30pm

Venue: Ufford Park Hotel, IP12 1QW

Cost: £15 includes light lunch and refreshments

Spaces: 25

Title: Charity Incorporation

To book your place: https://crm.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=534

Liz Gifford from Barker Gotelee Solictors will be delivering a Learning Lunch on behalf of Suffolk ProHelp/Community Action Suffolk on Charity Incorporation. This is a hot topic for many organisations and one we receive frequent requests for support with. This event will focus on:

  • What is meant by ‘incorporating’ a charity
  • Reasons to incorporate
  • The process of incorporation
  • Common issues to watch out for

Speaker: Liz Gifford, Barker Gotelee Solicitors

Liz is a solicitor at Barker Gotelee and is a specialist in charity law.

During her career Liz has advised many types of charity, from household names to small grant-making organisations. She has also advised businesses looking to work with charities,as well as individuals considering a philanthropic project.

She has worked on many incorporations for charities operating in various sectors.Liz is a member of the Charity Law Association, an affiliate member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and a member of A4ID (Advocates for International Development).