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Working men’s clubs have been part of the fabric of their communities for many years. Malcolm Lynch, Laura Moss & Laurel Sleet take a closer look at legal advice and assistance for #workingmensclubs. 🔗 bit.ly/3BE89BO #legaladvice #cooperativesocieties

Our partner Laura Moss explores if an asset-locked society can be converted into a #CIC? Read more about changing your legal form on our website: bit.ly/3QgEpRv #communitybenefitsociety #CommunityInterestCompany

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We are getting more and more queries from existing #cohousing groups as to how to make their leases acceptable for high street lenders. Our partner Emma Ridge looks at how lenders view cohousing leases. 🔗 bit.ly/37EWjfT #communityledhousing

Are #studentsunions seeing a rise in the number of student complaints? Is the type of complaints changing? How should they be handled? Our partner Laura Moss explores these questions and more in our latest article. 🔗 bit.ly/3zghFLD #SUs #LoveSUs #studentcomplaints

Good #governance is crucial to the effective operation of #societies – particularly those looking to grow – regardless of size, legal form or business sector. Our partner Peter Parker takes a closer look at the Co-operative corporate governance code. 🔗 bit.ly/3EdVsAG

Crypto-philanthropy is on the rise however it can be difficult to assess whether it’s the right thing for your #charity. Our partner Laura Moss considers five questions #charities should ask before getting started. 🔗 bit.ly/3JYXxzP #cryptocurrency #cryptophilanthropy

We are seeing an increasing number of #towncouncils and #parishcouncils explore the possibility of using their surplus land for community-led housing. Our #communityledhousing expert Laura Moss explains how it works. 🔗 bit.ly/3JJHCYb

Competing demands, reduced funding and increased costs are just some of the challenges arising from the current #costoflivingcrisis which #charities are having to tackle. We summarises the practical points covered at our Senior Leadership Forum. bit.ly/3JKoCdH

We are delighted to have been instructed to act in this matter and help enable the repurposing of land formerly owned by @LeedsCofE to deliver social value in our local community. 🔗 bit.ly/4fpXWMu #affordablehomes #leeds

In our latest article, partner Joanna Blackman & trainee solicitor Susannah Hope discuss the @ChtyCommission updated guidance on virtual and hybrid meetings. This reflects changes on communication styles following the pandemic. 🔗 bit.ly/4dnzHx0 #charitycomission

Having acted to assist @OxfordshireCLT to acquire the site for their affordable housing project, it is really inspiring to see the difference it has made to local people’s lives.

Our partner Laura Moss and solicitor Holly Marshall clear up the confusion over who has the authority to sign documents on behalf of an unincorporated students’ union. 🔗 bit.ly/34LbbrH #studentsunion #nus #loveSUs

We've been advising on the use of registered societies for many years & are experts in this (somewhat niche) area of law. Our partners share some examples of societies we've registered, illustrating the range of projects which societies can be used for. 🔗 bit.ly/44HeryG

Our partner Laura Moss & trainee solicitor Susannah Allen look at when a society’s registration might be cancelled by the Financial Conduct Authority & the implications this has. 🔗 bit.ly/3IQU9tH #cooperativesocieties #communitybenefitsocieties #registeredsocieties

The process of changing from one legal structure to another can be complex. However, under the Co-operative & Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, it's possible to convert from a society to a company & vice versa using statutory conversion processes. 🔗 bit.ly/3AknLdG

This morning our associate Hayley Marsden is delivering a webinar discussing the top 10 legal considerations for #studentsunions in 2024 at @SUDigital_ As a law firm with solicitors working for students’ union clients we are delighted to be supporting #SU24Digital. #SU24

In this article our partner Laura Moss looks at the innovative solutions which #communityledhousing offers for young people having difficulties securing their own home. 🔗 bit.ly/3zmj0QB #cohousing

Our partner Laura Moss and solicitor Daniel Lewis explore how students' unions can run campaigns and engage with political activity whilst complying with @ChtyCommission guidance. 🔗 bit.ly/3r6s7R5 #studentsunions #politicalcampaigning #SUs