Claris D'cruz

Claris D’cruz qualified as a barrister in 1994 and left the Bar to become a charity lawyer. She has over 25 years’ experience as a governance lawyer advising charities, of all sizes, nationwide on a wide range of governance matters. She worked as an in-house legal adviser for a registered charity then as a Charity Commission lawyer, before going into private practice. Claris was head of charities at a major NE law firm, before becoming a charity consultant. She has over 12 years’ experience on a range of charity and not-for-profit boards. Claris also has over 25 years’ experience of providing training for trustees and senior charity executives, as well as CPD training for lawyers and other professionals on charity law and governance issues.

Courses available from this speaker

  • Charity Governance Code 2025 - Recorded Online Series.

    Recorded Online Courses

    This series will look at the eight universal principles of good governance set out in the refreshed code. The 9 bite-sized recordings will provide practical advice on how charities can use the new Code to strengthen governance practice: presented by Claris D'cruz. Totalling 6 hours, this recorded online series will be accessed via the SESCA website: The series will be available with one month’s access.

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    Charity Governance Code 2025 - Recorded Online Series.

    Recorded Online Courses

    This series will look at the eight universal principles of good governance set out in the refreshed code. The 9 bite-sized recordings will provide practical advice on how charities can use the new Code to strengthen governance practice: presented by Claris D'cruz. Totalling 6 hours, this recorded online series will be accessed via the SESCA website: The series will be available with one month’s access.

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  • Charities Legal Update - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 21st October
    Time: 13:30 - 16:30

    Oct 21
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    Charities Legal Update - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

  • Charities Legal Update - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 11th November
    Time: 13:30 - 16:30

    Nov 11
    PM

    Charities Legal Update - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses