Areas of practice:

Hayley qualified as a solicitor 2017, having trained at Wrigleys. Hayley has experience working with a range of charitable organisations and social enterprises, advising on structures, governance and trustee duties. In particular, she deals with company, CIO and community benefit society incorporations, registrations for charitable tax status and mergers and asset transfers. Hayley is a member of the Charity Law Association.

Publications:

Hayley has written the following articles:

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – where are we now?

Innovation in students' union governance

Civil Society Covenant

Charity governance: essential updates for academy trust leaders in the 2025-2026 academic year

A civil society covenant – here we go again?

Understanding the 'failure to prevent fraud' offence: Guide for UK charities

Boosting income for academy trusts: Understanding trading subsidiaries and charity law

What does the budget mean for charities?

What does the budget mean for schools and academy trusts?

Parent Teacher Associations – should you seek charitable registration?

New Draft Code of Fundraising Practice 2024/25 – have your say before 1 November 2024

How can trust leaders continue to effectively engage with staff and wider stakeholders to thrive in the current climate?

The cost of living crisis: navigating the moral maze

What is TRS registration and should my club be doing something about it?

Testimonials:

'Hayley Marsden is an absolute star! She has helped us massively and really understands our business and she seems really invested in our development.'

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