Charity, NGO & Social Impact Law

Charity, NGO & Social Impact Law

Legal Stewardship for Social Good

At Acacia Law Firm, we believe that advancing social change requires not only vision and compassion but also strong legal foundations. Our Charity, NGO & Social Impact Practice is dedicated to empowering nonprofits, humanitarian organizations, foundations, and impact-driven entities to operate legally, transparently, and effectively in Nigeria and across borders.

From formation to funding, compliance to collaboration, we provide end-to-end legal support tailored to the unique needs of charitable and socially responsible organizations.

🔹 Our Services

1. NGO Registration (Local and International)

We help organizations navigate regulatory requirements to ensure legal recognition and operational stability, including:

  • Incorporated Trustees registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

  • International NGO registration and liaison with host communities

  • Constitution and governance document drafting

  • Special purpose entities for hybrid nonprofit-for-profit initiatives

We ensure that your organization is legally established with structures that reflect your mission and values.

2. Faith-Based & Mission Organization Legal Support

We support churches, mosques, and mission-focused organizations with:

  • Faith-based organization incorporation

  • Religious property and trust management

  • Ecclesiastical governance structures

  • Compliance with religious and charitable laws

Your mission deserves legal protection and operational clarity.

3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Structuring

For corporations seeking to give back, we provide:

  • CSR policy design and legal frameworks

  • Social impact project planning and due diligence

  • Stakeholder and beneficiary agreements

  • Regulatory compliance for donations and charitable arms

We help your CSR efforts remain impactful, strategic, and legally sound.

4. Donor Compliance & Grant Structuring

We provide guidance to NGOs and their donors to:

  • Draft, negotiate, and review grant agreements

  • Develop internal compliance protocols

  • Report to institutional and international funders

  • Structure donor-funded projects to meet legal and tax requirements

Our legal team ensures transparency and accountability throughout the grant lifecycle.

5. International NGO Operation Permits

For foreign-based NGOs seeking to operate in Nigeria or expand across Africa, we assist with:

  • Resident and expatriate permit compliance

  • Cross-border regulatory approvals

  • Partnership agreements with local bodies

  • Liaison with federal and state government agencies

We facilitate your mission’s expansion while maintaining compliance with local laws.

6. Humanitarian Project Legal Support

We offer legal insight for organizations engaged in:

  • Emergency relief and health programs

  • Gender-based violence prevention and advocacy

  • Education and youth empowerment initiatives

  • Peacebuilding and post-conflict recovery

From donor terms to field operations, we ensure humanitarian efforts are legally protected and ethically grounded.

7. Impact Investment Advisory

We support social enterprises and impact investors with:

  • Hybrid entity structuring (e.g., benefit corporations, CICs)

  • Investment terms and social performance obligations

  • Legal audits for social finance deals

  • ESG compliance and impact reporting advisory

We align legal strategy with your social and financial returns.

🔹 Why Acacia Law Firm

✅ Mission-Aligned Legal Counsel – We understand the operational, ethical, and reputational risks in the social impact space.
✅ Cross-Sector Knowledge – Our expertise spans law, governance, finance, and development.
✅ End-to-End Support – From start-up formation to global partnerships, we walk with you every step.
✅ Trusted by the Sector – Faith institutions, global NGOs, and local initiatives trust us with their legal needs.

🌍 Legal Solutions for a Better World

At Acacia Law Firm, we are proud to serve those who serve others. Whether you’re launching a community initiative, scaling a development organization, or navigating donor compliance, we provide the legal foundation to help your impact go further.

📩 Contact us today to learn how we can support your organization’s mission with legal excellence and integrity.