Experts from two Southernhay based firms join forces to help local charities and not for profit organisations get a better understanding of the legal and financial implications in delivering contracts, sub-contracting or entering into partnerships and consortia. The interactive workshop for voluntary and community sector staff was supported by Exeter CVS in partnership with the Devon Consortium VCS commissioning project - part of the Stronger Communities Programme funded by Devon County.
The event, held at Wonford Community Centre on Remembrance Day, was led by partners from Chartered Accountants Haines Watts LLP and Tozers Solicitors LLP offering extensive expertise in financial and legal matters to 15 representatives from Devon based voluntary and community organisations.
The partners from each practice hosted surgery sessions on key questions posed by charity delegates. These covered a range of issues including the implications of VAT when sub-contacting; different legal forms of partnership; various types of contracts and TUPE.
Ben de Cruz senior partner of Haines Watts Exeter specialising in the owner managed business sector, is also a non executive director for charitable and not for profit organisations.
Ben de Cruz says “With my background and the services we offer as a Practice to this specialist sector, I felt it important to support local charities in this complex process. The areas you need to look out for when entering into a sub-contracting relationship can be very labour intensive and complicated and I was more than happy to offer my time and expertise to help.”
Tozers LLP are regular presenters at charity, schools and employment seminars and based at Broadwalk House, Southernhay West.
Head of charities at Tozers LLP, Richard King, comments “We were delighted to be able to offer those working in the voluntary and community sector some guidance on the legal implications of contracts. My focus is advising charities and social enterprises on their legal responsibilities; Stephen Jennings who is a fellow partner and solicitor at Tozers LLP, is particularly expert on employment and contracting issues.”
The leading force behind the event was Exeter CVS and the Devon Consortium bringing together experts from the business sector to support charity skills and growth.
Deborah Fisher CVCS Commissioning Officer says "It is great that local firms are willing to give their time and skills to support voluntary and community sector groups get to grips with very difficult and complex issues. This type of specialist, focused support can really help build the capacity of local organisations to successfully adapt to the changing environment."
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