The panic: ngoLAW has received a number of queries from non-profit clients concerned about notices received from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) letting them know that their fundraising raffles or competitions are unlawful/unauthorised. The under-resourced non-profit sector tends to feel … Continue reading →
“Nicole and her team have been a crucial support system for our growing NGO, from providing well considered legal and governance advice on complex issues to efficient administrative services. Nicole is both professional and personable with a genuine desire to … Continue reading →
Welcome to our first newsletter. These updates aim to deliver useful insights and information on legal, governance and compliance matters relevant to the NGO sector, and to connect you with resources and events. This first issue introduces some new (and … Continue reading →
CRSP Design: Nicole and the team at NGO Law have been incredibly supportive of our journey towards the creation of our Non Profit Company. From the very first engagement we had, we were presented with all the relevant information to … Continue reading →
Just Share: NGOLaw is super-efficient, professional and friendly, and most importantly of all, they know exactly what they’re doing! They really do make stressful, complicated processes easy to manage. We thoroughly recommend them. … Continue reading →
Blood Lions: “Working with Nicole Copley and her team at NGO Law has been an absolute pleasure! The assistance, advice and feedback provided was of an exceptionally high standard – extremely professional, punctual and explicable – and I would … Continue reading →
Breadline Africa – “Nicole and her team at NGO Law have been tremendous in assisting Breadline Africa with legal and governance advice in the NPO sector. They offer tailored business solutions to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Their level of … Continue reading →
Future Farmers –“We have had some difficulty with becoming registered as a PBO. It was a huge relief to meet Nicole who is able to assist us in a meaningful way. We are hoping to have the PBO registration before … Continue reading →
by Marcus Coetzee Non-profit organizations and social enterprises that wish to design sustainability strategies need to have clarity around the concepts of income generation and profit, and how to achieve them. This article aims to debunk some misconceptions around income … Continue reading →
Back when we were operating under the old Companies Act we used to be required to have members and once a year we would have an annual general meeting. It was a bit silly in that we would just close … Continue reading →
Dalmeny Consulting Financial management capacity building services for management teams, finance staff and boards of NPOs. Also assist with large project budget conceptualisation/reporting. Cell 079 306 3372 Fax 086 560 9262 Web dalmenyconsulting.webs.com … Continue reading →
Marcus Coetzee is a South African management consultant who helps leaders cultivate strategic clarity. He also specialises in social enterprises. Marcus is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Cell 082 879 9131 Email marcus.coetzee@gmail.com … Continue reading →
CMDS – Financial Health for Non Profits CMDS offers financial, accounting, book-keeping, outsourced payroll, training, staff screening and review and intervention services which provide support with essential elements of good governance, financial management and reporting, and building on-going funder relationships: … Continue reading →
NGO Law has efficiently and cost-effectively advised and assisted the Drakensberg Boys Choir School Educational Trust to review its legal governance structure, register the Drakensberg Boys Choir Foundation and update our Trust Deed. Her office has consistently travelled the extra … Continue reading →
There was a time during our first year of operation when the pressures of governmental departments, city by-laws and regulatory agencies began their steady crushing pressure on us as a fledgling organisation. Because what we do is a unique and a … Continue reading →
We used NGO Law to assist with a number of things, including drafting agreements between our non-profit trust and company, drafting the MOI for the company and submitting reports and name change requests to the NPO Directorate. We found them … Continue reading →
The Wildlifesos Trust could not have come about without the attention to detail, efficiency and helpfulness of Nicole. She has been with us through every step of the way and continues to be available for any help we need. Her … Continue reading →
We have been very lucky to work with NGO Lawyer Nicole Copley over the last seven years. Her skills and diverse knowledge has helped us out of difficult situations many times. She always speedily answers our questions and will look into things … Continue reading →
Thanks Nicole, the professionalism, support and attention to detail we experience from working with NGO Law provides all the reassurance we need to know that we make intelligent choices. Hugo Tempelman – CEO … Continue reading →
Nicole and her team at NGOlaw are our trusted legal partners, since our first registration. They are always available for expert advice, and have helped us tremendously in building our non-profit governance and accountability structures. These are critical to us … Continue reading →
SAINT GILES has been using the legal services supplied by Nicole Copley and her team for several years now. This has ranged from legal advice on matters like our Charity Shop to the drafting of our MOI and the re-registration … Continue reading →
Nicole Copley and the NGO Law team possess rich knowledge and long experience of the legal and policy frameworks that govern the non profit sector. As such they serve as an invaluable resource to draw on in an often confusing … Continue reading →
We were more than delighted with the service we received from Nicole and her team at NGO Law. Not only was the outcome exactly as we desired, but the service was impeccable. Both Nicole and Philippa were professional yet approachable, … Continue reading →
Nicole and NGOLaw were instrumental in the setup of Open Data Durban, and continue to be a source of advice and guidance on matters across our organisational functions and outputs. They consistently go above and beyond in their service, have … Continue reading →
“Working with Nicole and her team has been an absolute pleasure. We have been incredibly impressed with her professionalism, insight and willingness to guide us through the founding of our organisation both as an NPO & PBO. She was able … Continue reading →
Peter Ross, CEO BBBEE scorecard ratings, BEE transformation programs, Business plans, Marketing plans and feasibility Studies, accredited service provider to the National Youth Development Agency Cell 083 302 3791 Email peter@activpro.co.za … Continue reading →
Bridget Collingwood (B. Juris LlB, UPE) Efficient property conveyancing services and property law advice, with the personal touch Tel 031 266 4090 or 083 715 2516 Email bridget@collingwoodattorneys.co.za … Continue reading →
Pascal Lagesse Managing Director SAB&T BEE SERVICES Tel 0860 233 669 Email pascal@sabtbee.co.za … Continue reading →
For those embarking on their maiden voyage in the non-profit sector, and for seasoned sailors, the regulatory framework for nonprofit organisations can be intimidating and confusing. Our message, as consultants to the sector, is that there is no need to … Continue reading →
