Charities and Not-for-Profit

I’ve come to know HCR well and truly appreciate its culture of professionalism and credibility. They are trusted advisers—highly skilled and knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. They project confidence and competence, making them a firm you can rely on for fair, balanced, and well-informed advice. Their commitment to clients and contacts is evident through regular engagement and genuine relationship-building.

Joseph Hobbins is attentive, quick to respond, and has a real talent for ‘stepping into the client’s shoes’ – properly understanding their needs and issues. He has a relaxed, easy manner and is skilled at putting technical concepts into layman’s language.

Due to the nature of my work, I interact with many professional advisors and law firms. Over the past 2–3 years, I’ve come to know HCR well and truly appreciate its culture of professionalism and credibility. They are trusted advisors—highly skilled and knowledgeable in their areas of expertise.

The partners I’ve had the pleasure of meeting are knowledgeable and trustworthy. They carry themselves with professionalism and gravitas but remain approachable and down-to-earth. Their expertise and confidence inspire trust, while their humility puts people at ease, creating a strong and positive impression.

We’ve had the pleasure of working in partnership with HCR Law and their Charities and Not-for-Profit team for several years. Their pro bono support has been invaluable, delivering a range of sessions for the local VCSE sector in Milton Keynes, covering key legal updates and charity reporting.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Rosie. Her legal guidance and support in an area where I don’t profess to have much knowledge was invaluable. She skilfully guided us through the process every step of the way, ensuring a successful outcome for our project, and was always happy to answer any questions or queries along the way.

The Legal 500 2025 said that Rosie Phillips is “a key port of call for CICs, not-for-profit organizations, and registered societies, (and) is geared to handle charity conflicts of interest, initial registration, and mergers.” and that she “is often engaged in policy reviews and the releasing of restricted funds”.

We have had a long association with HCR Hewitsons. They understand the organisation, and have been involved in its development over the years. While the main relationship is for advice on corporate governance issues, we always know that we can seek wider expertise across the firm. My experience when I have done so is that the quality of advice and support is always good.

 

HCR Hewitsons are very good at applying the charity regulations to our specific organisation and understanding the aims and aspirations that we hold.

 

Large enough to ensure a wide range of relevant expertise. Their commitment is second to none.

Prompt service with no judgement or professional language that is always easy to understand. Broad range of knowledge, from financial settlement to trustee advice and employment issues.