Free Charity Advice Helpline: Russell-Cooke Solicitors
FREE CHARITY ADVICE HELPLINE: RUSSELL-COOKE SOLICITORS
The law firm Russell-Cooke works with Voluntary Action Islington to provide a free telephone helpline for Voluntary Action Islington members. The helpline allows members to have a short telephone conversation with a legal professional on issues relating to running a charity, such as:
- Governance
- Contracting and collaboration
- Fundraising
- Mergers
- Employment / HR
- Data Protection
- Safeguarding
- Leases and Property
- Legal Structures and Charitable Status
The helpline is open from 09.30 to 17.00 on working days. To use the helpline, you can:
- Call: 020 3826 7534; or
- Email: NewEnquiries@russell-cooke.co.uk (please put ‘Voluntary Action Islington helpline’ in the subject line)
In the first instance, your enquiry will be dealt with by an executive assistant, who will circulate it to solicitors in Russell-Cooke’s Charity and Social Business team. You will then be contacted directly by a solicitor to discuss your enquiry, usually within 1 – 3 working days.
You can find out more about Russell-Cooke’s Charity and Social Business team and the solicitors who may deal with your enquiry here: https://www.russell-cooke.co.uk/charities/.
Please note that the helpline does not extend to Russell-Cooke for considering, drafting, or amending documents, or providing email or written advice. The helpline offers general assistance only; it does not provide specific legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal counsel.
Full terms and conditions applicable to the use of the helpline can be viewed. For more information, send an email to tsigereda.tekletsadik@vai.org.uk
