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Charities
Do you want to start a charity, but are not sure whether it
should be a standard charity or a Community Interest Company (CIC)?
Are you running a charity or CIC, but have legal compliance or
other issues, for example in relation to directors' or members'
rights and duties. Maybe you need to change your governing
documents?
At ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW we are very experienced
in dealing with charities and CICs and understand how they operate.
If you planning to start a charity, we can advise whether a CIC may
be more suitable for your circumstances and objectives, or whether
a form of charity is more appropriate. We are familiar with the
legal regulations governing charities and CICs. You may want to
change your governing documents, close or even merge a charity and
at ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW we will be able to assist
you with these and any other issues you have.
We are familiar with particular issues that face charities. For
example, we have worked on the incorporation of unincorporated
charities. If you are running an unincorporated charity with no
limitation on its liability, it is crucial to remember that the
trustees may be personally liable should there be a claim against
the charity. It may therefore be advisable to incorporate your
charity, and our experts at ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW
will be happy to give you advice and assistance.
We will take an interest in more than just the documents we are
drafting for you, and seek to give you holistic advice that will
assist you to run your charity successfully. If you would like to
discuss any questions you have about your charity, please get in
touch with us, or book one of our free legal MOTs.
THE LATEST BLOG
Tuesday, April 15, 2014What are Charitable Incorporated Organisations?
by Penina Shepherd
Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO) are a brand new type of legal entity, designed specifically for non-profit organisations. It has filled the hole that for the last 400 years has caused other legal structures, intended for contrasting purposes, to be used to help provide charities with a practical and effective incorporated vehicle.
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