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Model Governing Documents, including Small Charities Constitution
Recommended option
If you wish to set up a charity, using one of our model governing documents will help save time. Each of these contains the basic provisions which many charities use. Indeed, existing charities wishing to update their governing document may also find these a useful source for model provisions, with the exception of the trustee benefit clauses.
How can someone stop being a member of a CIO?
The general regulations state that the constitution of a CIO must contain provisions for the retirement of members and termination of membership
07 Dec 2012
Which governing document is right for my charity?
There are different types of governing documents that suit different organisations. The information here allows you to decide what is best for your charity.
26 Jul 2012
Microsoft Word - AF Constitution no managing trustee v 2.0.doc
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CONSTITUTION
OF (Insert name of Fund/Charity)……………………………………. adopted on the (Insert date) ...
CONSTITUTION
OF (Insert name of Fund/Charity)……………………………………. adopted on the (Insert date). ...Adoption of the
Constitution
13 May 2009
GD3 Charitable Associations:Model Constitution
Our model constitution in printer friendly PDF format
16 Aug 2012
Must I use one of the Commissions' model constitutions?
Information on the advantages of using a model constitution for a CIO
22 Apr 2013
Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with voting members other than its charity trustees
A PDF, print friendly version of our online 'Association' model constitution for a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
28 Feb 2013
Microsoft Word - AF Constitution with managing trustee v 7.0.doc
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CONSTITUTION
OF (Insert name of Fund/Charity)……………………………………. adopted on the (Insert date) ...
CONSTITUTION
OF (Insert name of Fund/Charity)……………………………………. adopted on the (Insert date). ...Adoption of the
Constitution
13 May 2009
How do we amend our constitution?
The Charities Act 2011 contains a power for CIOs to amend their constitution
07 Dec 2012
How do we amend our governing document?
Sets out the steps you need to take to amend a charity's governing document.
26 Jul 2012
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