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Charity incorporation

We regularly advise charities and other not-for-profit organisations on the incorporation process and how this can be achieved.

Gerry Morrison, Wilkin Chapman Rollits
head of department Gerry Morrison

Incorporating your charity: why it matters

Many organisations experience limitations in operating as an unincorporated organisation with many funders and lenders insisting an organisation incorporates as a condition for providing funds. Operating through an incorporated structure can help charities to become more efficient and resilient, attract new trustees and members and bring about many other advantages.

Challenges of remaining unincorporated

Many organisations experience limitations in operating as an unincorporated organisation with many funders and lenders insisting an organisation incorporates as a condition for providing funds. This can delay funding applications if an organisation needs to change its legal structure first. Similarly, other organisations struggle to attract new trustees or members as a result of operating with unlimited liability and an unincorporated structure can become an administrative burden and a barrier to moving positively forward.

Operating through an incorporated structure can help organisations to become more efficient and resilient, attract new trustees and members and bring about many other advantages.

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Services at a glance

  • Companies limited by shares or guarantee
  • Charitable Incorporation Organisations (CIOs)
  • Community Interest Companies (CICs)
  • Incorporated trustees
  • Community benefit societies
  • Trustee companies

How can we help?

At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, our charities team specialises in providing advice for all types of charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.

We regularly advise charities and other not-for-profit organisations on the incorporation process and how this can be achieved.

We are able to guide organisations in selecting the most appropriate incorporated structure that would help them achieve their objectives, facilitate the corporate set up as well as proving advice and implementing the transfer of assets, employees and business.

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Submit an enquiry and one of our team of experts will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

Or call the charities team on 01482 337339

Gerry Morrison, Wilkin Chapman Rollits
Partner Gerry Morrison 01482 337339
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