Charities & Not for Profit

The charities and not-for-profit (NFP) sector is an important focus of our practice. 

Hicksons acts for a broad range of NFPs including well known, established Australian charitable organisations and those emerging charities in the start-up phase of their business cycle.

We have developed a thorough understanding of the sector through trusted relationships with our clients.  We offer a holistic service, where we support our clients to manage the various challenges facing the sector with clear, timely and practical advice.

Hicksons offers a range of specialised services to charities and NFPs including:

• establishment and structuring;
• funding and fundraising, including bequests;
• contested estates including challenges to gifts in wills;
• Australian Charities of Not-for-profits Commission and regulatory compliance;
• governance and management;
• tenders, contract management and procurement;
• information and communications technology;
• intellectual property including brand and reputation protection;
• employment and industrial relations;
• managing members and volunteers;
• property matters;
• privacy and data protection; and
• dispute resolution.

We keep our clients informed, in control and equipped to make the best decisions for themselves, their clients and their valued supporters.
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Charities & Not-For-Profit Mini-Conference | Hicksons Lawyers

	What are the impacts of common legal issues on charities & NFPs? How should charities & NFPs navigate these issues? Charities & Not-For-Profit Mini-Conference is a half-day event with sessions covering topics of interest to leaders and managers of charitable or NFP organisations, including CEOs, Board Members, General Managers, HR Managers, In-house Counsel and Bequest Managers.
Unpacking different topics each event, our legal experts will provide insights on key topics to equip charities and NFPs with practical knowledge and tips through engaging presentations, discussions and Q&A. If you would like to be first to find out when the next Mini-Conference will be taking place, register your interest here or email [email protected].

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Charities & Not-For-Profit Mini-Conference Recap | October 2024

Hosted by Partner, Cheree Sawley, joined by Partners, Adam Henderson and Jennifer Parkes and industry experts, our October Charities & Not-For-Profit Mini-Conference covered key topics, including purpose-driven portfolios, effective funding strategies, privacy amendments, and corporate governance trends, provided decision-makers in the charitable and NFP sectors with practical tips to navigate these complex areas.

Our thanks to guest speakers Randall Fulton (Evans & Partners), Craig Hunter (Strategic Grants), Katrin O’Sullivan (The Fred Hollows Foundation), Justin Moses (Cancer Council), and Erin Ireland and Paula Walsh (Guide Dogs NSW/ACT) for their valuable contributions.

Contact Us
	Cheree Sawley Partner - Commercial Disputes E: [email protected] T: +61 2 4907 5678			Adam Henderson Partner - Corporate Commercial E: [email protected] T: +61 2 9293 5436

Jennifer Parkes Partner - Workers Compensation E: [email protected] T: +61 2 4907 5602