Course Details

Claire Colfer covers the following topics during this presentation:
• Current legal landscape for charities in Ireland 

• Key changes under the Act which have been brought into force

• Key changes under the Act which have not yet been brought into force

• Practical tips to help charities comply with their legal obligations

• Practical tips for when charities get into difficulty

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CPD Course Speaker

Mason Hayes & Curran

Claire Colfer

Claire is a solicitor with Mason Hayes & Curran’s Charity and Not-for-Profit Team. Claire works with a wide range of charities and not-for profits including religious organisations, educational institutions, healthcare providers and public bodies. Claire advises clients on a range of issues which arise during the life cycle of charities and not-for-profits, including incorporating and registering as a charity; the statutory and governance obligations of charities and their trustees under the Charities Act 2009 (as and to the extent amended by the Charities (Amendment) Act 2024), the Companies Act 2014 and the Charities Governance Code; and options in relation to restructuring and winding down. In addition to her legal expertise, Claire has personal, practical experience of charity governance, having previously held several governance and oversight related roles for Irish and international charities.