MEMBERSHIP
How to join us. Benefits of joining us. Application form.
There are many benefits to membership of the Charity Law Association.
QUARTERLY MEETINGS, ANNUAL CONFERENCE and OTHER EVENTS
- meetings usually take place in Central London
- speakers on charity law and related topics give an insight into current issues and changes in legislation and procedures
- for lawyers, attendance at these meetings qualify for CPD points
Events for this year (2008) include:
CLA General MeetingThursday 13 March 2008
6.00pm at the offices of Bevan Brittan LLP, Fleet Place House, 2 Fleet Place, Holborn Viaduct, London EC4M 7RS
Debate by Francesca Quint (
Click Here) and Peter Luxton (
Click Here) - Has the Charities Act 2006 and the issue of public benefit really affected the charitable status of independent schools?
Ann Phillips - Taking Stock of the CLA - an update for members
AGM and General Meeting (CLICK LINK)
Thursday 5 June 2008
6.00 pm at the offices of Farrer & Co., 66 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LH
Annual ConferenceThursday 11 September 2008
ICC Birmingham
General MeetingThursday 4 December 2008
6.00 pm at the offices of Bircham Dyson Bell, 50 Broadway, Westminster, London SW1 0BL
All general meetings start at 6pm. The Annual Conference is an all day event.
These events are usually open only to members of the Association.
The dates and venues for meetings for the following year are usually arranged in January.
UPDATES ON
- current relevant case law
- statutory instrument
- relevant bills and acts
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
To include:
- charity lawyers
- charities
- sourcing
- information on charity law
- finding a charity lawyer
CONSTITUTIONAL MODEL DOCUMENTS (2ND EDITION)
Provided to you on joining, along with detailed notes as to completion.
These Models are standing documents recommended by the Charity Commission to deal with the establishment of (1) an unincorporated association, (2) a charitable trusts and (3) a company limited by guarantee and can be used for applications for charitable registration.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Anyone interested in charity law including:
- solicitors/barristers
- accountants
- investment managers
- financial advisors
- charities
- consultants and other specialists in the charity field
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & SUBSCRIPTION RATES
| Membership Categories |
Subscriptions - £ per annum |
| Individuals |
50 |
| Group (up to three individual members from the same firm/chambers/organisation) |
130 |
| each additional group member |
35 |
| Retired members |
25 |
| Organisations |
130 |
| Charities |
45 |
