Bethan Walsh
UK Guide 2025
Associates to watch : Charities
Associates to watch
About
Provided by Bethan Walsh
Practice Areas
Bethan is head of the Charities and Third Sector team at Geldards and a recognised specialist in Charity Law who works with a wide range of not-for-profit organisations, from new start-ups to some of the largest charities in the country.
The organisations she has advised are diverse, including art and culture, education, animal welfare, religion, community regeneration, youth and age, sport and health. Bethan takes time to get to know her clients and build long-term relationships, offering practical advice and supporting them with their strategic aims. She regularly shares her experience and knowledge by writing articles and speaking at seminars. As a charity trustee herself, Bethan has a strong understanding of the issues facing charities in the real world.
Bethan advises charities and not-for-profits on issues of charity law, governance, charity formations, restructurings, grant-making, fundraising and regulatory engagement with the Charity Commission, Financial Conduct Authority and Companies House. She also advises charities on mergers and collaborations, constitutional concerns, trustee duties, setting up trading subsidiaries and general operation. Bethan also assists with preparing policies & procedures and delivering training for charity staff and trustees.
Chambers Review
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Bethan Walsh is a senior associate at Geldards who focuses her practice on specialist areas including charity governance, trading, mergers and formations. Her clients include those in the arts, heritage, healthcare and faith-based sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bethan provides advice that is practical and tailored to our organisation."
"Bethan has been very knowledgeable and helpful."
"Bethan provides advice that is practical and tailored to our organisation."
"Bethan has been very knowledgeable and helpful."