Charities

Protecting your charity’s mission with expert charity law advice

Charities operate under intense scrutiny and constant pressure to deliver impact. Our role is to help you cut through the legal complexity with clear, practical advice that helps you make confident decisions, whatever stage of your charity’s journey.

Our charity lawyers support a wide range of organisations in Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire, from community support organisations, academies and schools to cultural bodies and grant-making foundations, as well as high-net-worth individuals shaping their philanthropy. Whatever your charity’s mission, we take time to understand the pressures you face and the outcomes you want to achieve.

Our team advises on the issues that shape your work, such as securing and negotiating commercial property leases, drafting employment contracts for new staff, and providing company secretarial work to help you stay compliant and well-governed. We also guide charities through legacy matters and changes such as retirements and appointment of trustees.

What sets us apart is our perspective. Several of our charity lawyers act as trustees or are closely involved with charities themselves, giving us first‑hand understanding of how charities operate. Combined with the expertise of specialists across our wider firm, we deliver integrated, grounded advice that helps you manage risk, protect your reputation and deliver meaningful impact.

Our Charity Law Services

Why Choose SE-Solicitors

Understanding

With our belief that relationships really do matter, we’re focused on understanding you and your world more deeply.

Expertise

By harnessing our collective skills, knowledge, and depth of expertise, we support you to manage the unique complexity of your personal and commercial interests in a smarter way.

Insight

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Catherine O’Riordan

Senior Associate

01295 204150

Get in touch

Whether you need advice on a specific issue or want to plan ahead, we’re here to help. Get in touch with our charity lawyers to arrange a consultation.

Our Client Testimonials

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The Legal 500, 2026

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The Legal 500, 2026

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The Legal 500, 2026

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The Legal 500, 2026

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The Legal 500, 2026

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The Legal 500, 2026

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The Legal 500, 2026

“I have dealt mainly with Liliana Tomasulo and have always found her to be courteous and polite. The information she gives is always clear and concise and she always makes sure that I understand what she has told me.”

The Legal 500, 2026

“Andrew Symington has stood out to me through several deals as being ready and willing to go the extra mile to resolve problems before they become major issues. He is persistent and tenacious in getting a deal completed.”

The Legal 500, 2026

“Liliana Tomasulo has immense skill and detailed knowledge of the complexities involved in drafting the documents.”

The Legal 500, 2026

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The Legal 500, 2025

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The Legal 500, 2025

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The Legal 500, 2025

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Client, 2025