Schofield Sweeney is particularly active in the education sector, advising academies, private colleges, and schools on all relevant charity law matters. Areas of expertise include the academy conversion process, the establishment of free schools, and mergers and re-organisations. Andrew Hurst leads the team from Bradford. Hurst is experienced in issues of development and governance within the charity sector. Founding partner Chris Schofield is a key name.
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  • ‘Never any bother and always available for the clients.’

  • ‘Karen Crutchley has been strong in dealing with a large group of lawyers and has resolved all issues in a timely manner.’

Kernmandanten

  • Bradford Culture Company Limited
  • Knaresborough Old Peoples Welfare Association
  • The Stevenson Charitable Trust CIO
  • Saloman Foundation
  • Actually Education
  • National Children’s Centre
  • Penny Appeal
  • Northern Star Academies Trust
  • The Basildon Academies
  • South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised ZAD UK & Internationals on the formation and establishment of a grant-making charity and its registration as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) at the Charity Commission.
  • Advised Furness Education Trust on updating their articles of association to the latest model articles drafted and approved by their primary regulator, the Department of Education.
  • Advised Friends of the Wesley Otley Limited on the formation and establishment of a community benefit society and its registration as a CBS.

Anwält*innen

Praxisleitung

Andrew Hurst

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Chris Schofield; Karen Crutchley