Meet our team / Sarah Tomlinson
Sarah Tomlinson
Associate
Associate in the governance, funding and corporate team
My role
My role includes advising local, national and international charities on all aspects of charity law, with a particular focus on governance, structural and contractual matters, including charity formation and regulation, trading and subsidiaries, as well as funding and grant agreements, collaborations, group structures, charity mergers and re-organisations. I also liaise with the Charity Commission on behalf of clients on regulatory and compliance issues.
My experience
I have been at Anthony Collins Solicitors for over 10 years, working in the charities team, supporting clients on a range of concerns and issues. I have a good understanding of how the Charity Commission works and what clients need to do to stay compliant. I also support my colleagues and clients in other sectors, advising on governance arrangements for trust schools and academies.
My specialisms
- Charity law
- Governance
- Structural and contractual issues
Blog
My latest articles
Charities monthly round-up June 2022
The days may be longer but this month’s newsletter is short and sweet! We highlight proposed changes to the Annual Return process, a useful resources hub from the Charity Finance Group and provide an update on a case continuing through the courts on the issue of mandatory rates relief for charities.
Charities monthly round-up October 2021
Recent changes to government Covid-19 guidance in England and Wales has led to some key developments for the voluntary sector, particularly as charities look towards the winter months.
Everything’s changing in charity law: Part five
The government did not accept two of the Law Commission’s recommendations - as they saw them as important safeguards in protecting charities interests in property.