Not For Profit Lawyers Sydney
Charity Lawyer
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Not For Profit Lawyers Sydney | Charity Lawyer
Not-For-Profits (NFPs) exist to create a difference for their communities. They are organisations that are driven by a deep purpose to serve the community; to support those in need; or to advance a cause for the betterment of those around them. Even with the best intentions, legal complexities can arise – which is where we come in to support charitable organisations.
With deep experience in the not-for-profit sector, Vocare Law provides legal services to support your organisation’s mission, governance, and compliance. From how to structure your organisation to ongoing obligations, we offer practical guidance tailored to Sydney-based charities, associations, and social enterprises.
How We Support Not-For-Profit Organisations with Legal Assistance
Vocare Law provides comprehensive legal assistance for not-for-profits and charities based in Sydney and throughout New South Wales.
We assist with selecting and setting up the most appropriate legal structure for your organisation, ensuring it aligns with your mission and complies with Sydney and national laws.
Our team drafts and reviews your organisation’s governance documents to make sure they are legally sound, easy to understand, and tailored to your operational requirements.
We simplify the process by guiding your not-for-profit charity through the legal requirements and assisting you in submitting a compliant and complete application.
We help you apply for available tax benefits, including deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsement, GST concessions, and income tax exemptions, so your funding goes further.
If you’re looking to establish a charitable trust, we provide the legal expertise to ensure it is structured correctly and remains compliant over time.
We provide clear advice to charitable boards and leadership teams on how to comply with their legal duties and the ACNC. We consult on how to implement best-practice governance procedures.
We support your organisation in understanding the terms of government funding agreements, preparing acquittals, and responding appropriately to show cause notices when required.
Whether you’re leasing, purchasing, or selling property, we provide legal guidance to ensure your interests are protected. We advise on managing the intellectual property connected to your assets.
We develop and review employment policies to reflect current workplace legislation and support you with creating a safe, clear, and compliant working environment.
We prepare tailored internal policies that strengthen governance frameworks and support compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
We provide legal support to manage risk, ensure compliance, and align strategy during mergers and acquisitions, working closely with your accountants and key stakeholders.
We ensure your charitable fundraising activities meet legal requirements under Sydney and national legislation, giving your organisation the confidence to fundraise ethically and effectively.
We advise on legal structures, funding models, and investment strategies that support the growth and integrity of social enterprises and impact-focused initiatives.
If a dispute arises, we offer strategic legal advice and representation to help your organisation resolve the matter efficiently while protecting its reputation and legal standing.
Why Choose Vocare Law
Our team has provided legal advice to a wide range of Australian organisations; charities, churches, independent schools, and incorporated associations across various states and sectors. We have a deep understanding of the unique challenges of New South Wales-based (NSW) not-for-profit organisations and tailor our advice accordingly.
Our lawyers contribute to law committees on not-for-profit and charity law, and serve in board and advisory roles within the sector. This hands-on experience means we’re familiar with the day-to-day realities you face.
We avoid jargon. Instead, we focus on giving you clear, actionable advice that you can use to make informed decisions and maintain compliance with confidence.
We work efficiently to provide affordable legal support that respects your budget and the responsibility you carry as stewards of public or donated funds.
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Your Sydney Legal Partner in the Not-for-Profit Sector
Vocare Law is committed to helping charities and not-for-profits in Sydney achieve their mission through clear, ethical, and practical legal support. Whether you’re just starting out or managing an established organisation, we’ll walk with you through each stage, so you can stay focused on serving the community.
Contact us today to speak with a not-for-profit lawyer who understands your work and your values.
Advice You Can Trust
We offer customised professional legal services tailored to meet our clients’ needs. Our values are service, care and excellence. Our people are our strength. We nurture them by creating a healthy team environment which encourages them to make positive contributions in delivering our legal services. Our communities are missions focused. We exercise our generosity by making contributions at a local, national and international level.
