Like many organisations, the start of the New Year is often used as a time for a fresh start and to implement new plans, strategies and structures. Occasionally this will require changes to your charity’s governing document.
You should only change your governing document if it is in your charity’s best interest to do so. For example if:
- Your charity’s purposes are no longer a practical or appropriate way to meet the need it was set up for
- Your governing document doesn’t say who your charity’s trustees are or how they are appointed
- Provisions explaining how you must run the charity (for example, how to arrange meetings) are no longer relevant or practical
Before you start, you must check your charity’s current governing document to see if you need to follow particular procedures and if you need consent.
In order to make any required changes, you’ll need:
- Details of the changes you want to make
- Reasons for the changes
- The date the changes were accepted by Companies House, if your charity is a company and you already have consent from the Charity Commission
Registered as a CIO?
Unfortunately you can’t change your governing document online, instead you will need to get the approval of the commission. The Commission only allow changes to ‘regulated alterations’ and you must get written consent.
For more information please call 01482 427360 or email help@360accountants.co.uk. You can also visit our charity specialisms page to learn more about our services.
