Date last reviewed
Who should watch this?
Watch this if you are thinking about setting up a charity and are deciding what legal structure to use.
The content of this video is accurate as at September 2017 (but see 'Update' section below).
What does the video cover?
The video will cover questions such as:
- What are the different structures available for charities?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of charitable trusts, unincorporated associations, companies limited by guarantee and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs)?
- Which structures best protect trustees from personal liability?
- What is the difference between a company limited by guarantee and a CIO?
- What structures might a social enterprise use?
Running time: 18mins
- Title page (0.23)
- Introduction (0.25)
- Main structures (1.36)
- Charitable trusts (2.21)
- Unincorporated associations (2.33)
- Company limited by guarantee (5.38)
- Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) (4.19)
- Summary (0.55)
Update
Since this video was filmed, the Charity Commission's approach to CIOs appears to have become more flexible, in that it appears to be allowing more changes to the Charity Commission model constitutions where the changes follow good governance principles.
Special thanks to:
Russell-Cooke and Nabarro (now CMS).
Disclaimer
LawWorks, the presenters, and the organisations involved in producing these resources cannot accept any responsibility or liability for the use of the materials and they are not a substitute for taking appropriate legal advice.
Date last reviewed
September 2017