How to build an effective charity board
Charities & Third Sector
Partner
Kenneth Pinkerton
Kenneth co-heads our Charities and Third Sector team. Kenneth specialises in charity law and governance, providing advice and guidance to charities and third sector organisations. Kenneth also works closely with individuals with philanthropic goals. His work in the area of charity law is extensive and includes the governance, establishment, merger and reorganisation of charities.
Kenneth's clients have included philanthropists, Royal Charter bodies, large umbrella membership bodies, family foundations, culture bodies and sports organisations. He has also worked on several high-profile governance cases involving the Scottish Charity Regulator. He is a member of the Charity Law Association.
Living Brodies' values
Clients and colleagues appreciate Kenneth's empathy, willingness to listen and the care he shows, as well as his clear and concise guidance.
Highlights
- Is a charity trustee of ENABLE Scotland.
- Is a member of Scotland's Third Sector Governance Forum.
- Is a member of the Law Society of Scotland's Charity Law Subcommittee.
- Former charity trustee of Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, chair of East Park School and a charity trustee of NYCoS and Edinburgh Music Theatre.
Rankings
- Ranked by Chambers & Partners UK 2026 as Band 1 for Charities - Scotland.
- Ranked as a Leading Individual for Charities & not-for-profit in Scotland.
Kenneth Pinkerton is our key contact and is an extremely patient, knowledgeable and pragmatic individual who has become almost an extension of our internal team as a trusted colleague.
Legal 500 UK 2026
Kenneth Pinkerton, for all his expertise, his ability to explain complex issues to people who are not lawyers, his sympathetic exposition of views which are not the easy way out, and the clarity of distinction between "must, should, could" which he brings.
Legal 500 UK 2026
Kenneth is very considered, very calm and very good with trustees, which is an important element in charity work. He very quickly gained the trustees' trust."
Chambers UK 2026
Kenneth stands out from his peers in his account management skills and his person-centred approach. I can't think of another who knows more on charity law and governance.
Chambers UK 2026
