The formal steps.
WHAT INCORPORATED TRUSTEES REGISTRATION TYPICALLY INVOLVES
Reserving a name Appointing trustees Adopting a constitution Publishing the intention to register Allowing an objection period Submitting the application Approval and certificate
WHY PUBLICATION
It allows objections from anyone with an interest.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION SHOULD COVER
The name and objects Who the members are, if any How trustees are appointed and removed How meetings are held How decisions are made How funds are applied How the constitution is amended What happens on dissolution
WHY DISSOLUTION MATTERS
Assets must generally go to a similar purpose, not to individuals.
WHAT TRUSTEES ARE
The people legally responsible for the organisation.
WHAT THEY MUST DO
Act in the organisation's interest Apply funds to the objects Avoid conflicts, or declare them Exercise reasonable care
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT PROSPECTIVE TRUSTEES
That they understand the responsibility.
WHAT OTHER REGISTRATIONS APPLY
Tax registration Employer registration, if you employ Sector-specific registration, depending on activity Data protection obligations
WHAT MAY ALSO APPLY
Registration with bodies overseeing non-governmental organisations Reporting on funding, particularly foreign funding
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
What applies to your activities.
WHAT TO KEEP
Every certificate and filing.
