Bethan is head of the Charities and Third Sector team at Geldards and a recognised specialist in Charity Law who works with a wide range of not-for-profit organisations, from new start-ups to some of the largest charities in the country.

The organisations she has advised are diverse, including art and culture, education, animal welfare, religion, community regeneration, youth and age, sport and health. Bethan takes time to get to know her clients and build long-term relationships, offering practical advice and supporting them with their strategic aims. She regularly shares her experience and knowledge by writing articles and speaking at seminars. As a charity trustee herself, Bethan has a strong understanding of the issues facing charities in the real world

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What clients say

"Bethan provides advice that is practical and tailored to our organisation."

Chambers & Partners 2025

"Bethan Walsh takes the time to understand complex issues and help find practical workable solutions. Her ability to speak fluent Welsh means that she is able to provide exceptional client service."

Legal 500 2025

"Bethan provides clear and cogent advice."

Legal 500 2024

"Bethan has provided us with a really excellent opinion that covers all the main issues of Charity Law we asked about and gives practical and expert advice. It is so good to have first class advice. "

Client Quote

"Bethan's understanding of WJEC and some of its complexities has allowed us as an organisation to develop our approach to governance, whilst ensuring we are doing so in the most appropriate way and within the Charity Commission guidelines"

Client Quote, WJEC

"A grounded advocate of charity law and practices, who empathises with the challenges, idiosyncrasies and needs of the Society."

Client Quote, Welsh Pony & Cob Society

"Bethan Walsh was extremely good and very professional. She understood the brief perfectly as well as having a good feel for the sensitivities for some of the groups involved."

Legal 500 2023

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