My charity consultancy firm Lancaster Parr Ltd. advises charities, community interest companies, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations on regulatory, governance and constitutional issues.I also advise on projects such as incorporation, mergers, collaborative working, joint ventures, trading activities and re-structuring. I have 40 years experience as a practising solicitor (now retired), including 10 years as a commercial lawyer and 7 years as a charities specialist.I have delivered governance training seminars for voluntary organisations since 2003, tailored to the trustees' particular requirements and delivered at their offices. These cover issues such as trustees' duties and liabilities, conflicts of interest, delegation and risk management, and the effect of legislation such as the Charities Acts 2011 and 2022, and the Companies Act 2006 for charitable companies..Specialties: -Charity and company law advice-Formation and registration of charities, community interest companies and social enterprises-Governance training for trustees and directors