The Charities Act 2009 passed on the 28th of February 2009 regulates community and voluntary activity and promotes accountability and transparency. All charities must register with the new Charities Regulatory Authority. John A. Sinnott & Co. advises some leading charities in relation to regulation, funding corporate governance, licensing, charitable status, formation and also day to day commercial IP (intellectual property such as trade marks etc) and employment law matters.