Charities face extreme consequences for their actions both in terms of legal sanctions and reputational risk. A contravention of any of the laws involving charities could result in revocation of the charity's registered or damage to the charity's prime asset - its standing in the community. Thus the need for experienced legal counsel who can guide the charity through the various legal pitfalls in the area becomes ever more important. Unfortunately, many people are not even aware of the proper questions to ask let alone the dangers involved.