Pictured above: Patrick Dawson
Ellis Fermor and Negus Solicitors are delighted to announce the
merger of two local charities, 'Amber Valley Community Transport'
and 'Chesterfield and District Community Transport'.
Both long established charities exist to offer transport
services to the community and are an invaluable help to local
residents, many of whom struggle from a lack of personal transport.
Services offered range from organised daytrips to the country to
visits to hospitals and town centres throughout Derbyshire and the
East Midlands.
The charities concluded they would be able to offer an improved
and more efficient service by pooling their resources and decided
to go ahead with a merger which will now see them operating
together under the name 'Community Transport for Town and
County'.
Solicitors Simon Hale and Ben Bourne from Ellis-Fermor and
Negus' charity team, provided legal advice throughout the merger.
Charity solicitor Ben Bourne commented "We were thrilled to advise
on all aspects of the transaction, from initial brainstorming in
advising the Trustees, drafting the documentation and handling the
commercial and charity law aspects of the transaction to eventually
witnessing the signing on completion. We are particularly pleased
to have been involved with these local charities which are offering
lifeline services to members of our community."
'Community Transport for Town and County' will now operate from
two bases at the existing premises in Ripley and also in
Chesterfield.
Chief Executive Patrick Dawson commented "It was a delight to
work with Ben and Simon who provided support and advice on a whole
range of issues which helped the whole transaction run
smoothly".
Ellis-Fermor & Negus have offices in Long Eaton, Beeston and
Ripley. As well as offering legal services to businesses and
charities, they also specialise in family law, conveyancing, Wills
& estate administration, and accident claims. For further
details visit www.ellis-fermor.co.uk.
Community Transport for Town and County can be contacted on
01773 746652 or 01246 209668.
For more information about Ellis Fermor and Negus, please visit
their website here: www.ellis-fermor.co.uk