Dedicated legal advice for charities, funders and purpose-led organisations.

Where Charities Find Guidance

&

Funders
Find
Structure

EP Law helps charities, not-for-profits, funders, foundations and purpose-led organisations. We help navigate structure, governance, compliance, funding and responsible technology adoption with clear, practical legal support informed by the for-purpose sector.

Legal support across setup, governance, funding and growth.

EP Law works across the legal foundations that help purpose-led organisations operate with confidence, attract funding, manage risk and respond to change as they grow. Assisting with…

  • Support to establish the right legal structure, prepare for charity registration, and build the governance foundation needed from the start.

    • Charity setup and structuring

    • DGR, ACNC and ATO registration support

  • Advice to keep governing documents, decision-making frameworks and compliance obligations aligned with mission and regulatory responsibilities.

    • Constitution and governing document updates

    • Governance frameworks and compliance reviews

  • Legal support for major gifts, donor relationships and funding arrangements where expectations, obligations and trust need to be clearly documented.

    • Gift agreements and major funding structures

    • Funder-ready legal frameworks

  • Advice for funders, families and foundations considering PAFs, PuAFs, charitable trusts and donor-advised pathways.

    • PAF, PuAF and trust establishment

    • Giving vehicle design and pathway advice

  • Support for purpose-led organisations adopting AI in ways that protect privacy, confidentiality, stakeholder trust and legal obligations.

    • AI governance, policy and risk frameworks

    • Legal advice for responsible AI adoption

Built for charities, funders and purpose-led organisations.

  • Charities and not-for-profits

    For organisations setting up, scaling, reviewing governance, pursuing registration, preparing for funding, or needing practical legal support as their work becomes more complex.

  • Funders, foundations and philanthropists

    For foundations, family offices, philanthropists and funders structuring giving, funding agreements, philanthropic vehicles, donor circles or grant-making frameworks.

  • Purpose-led organisations

    For organisations working in social impact that need legal clarity around structure, partnerships, governance, AI, digital transformation or growth.

Legal support that understands how funding, governance and impact actually work together.

EP Law sits inside the for-purpose ecosystem. The practice brings together legal expertise, sector understanding, funding insight and technology awareness. This helps clients manage legal risk while building structures and frameworks that support funding, innovation and trust.

  • "Many thanks for EP Law's comprehensive, thoughtful and timely advice."

    Chairman, Community Foundation

  • "I really appreciate the time and care you've put into preparing this advice. Even from an initial read-through, it's clear how valuable the Executive Summary and recommendations will be in guiding our next steps.”

    CEO, National NFP

  • "Thank you for being so generous with your time and expertise. The whole board deeply appreciates the support and the opportunity to draw on your knowledge and for helping us find a way forward”

    Board Member, Community Foundation

  • "This is great...really appreciate your perspective on the policy and the quick turnaround”

    Manager, Fundraising and Major Gifts

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