A legal handbook for Charities

Created: May 3, 2021 at 11:50 AM | Updated: May 3, 2021 | By Parry Field Lawyers

One in a series of handbooks produced by Parry Field Lawyers, this handbook is a practical guide to help start-ups and existing New Zealand charities from a legal and practical perspective.

Topics covered in this guide include:-

• Establishing your charity:
  • Legal structures
  • Registering as a charity
  • Financial matters
  • What is public benefit and why is it needed for charities?
  • Charity officers - appointments and liability
• Operating your charity:
  • Trustee's obligations
  • Governance and meetings
  • Winding up and more
• Other legal issues:
  • Hiring employees
  • Police vetting
  • Privacy

Charities-Legal-Handbook.pdf (opens in a new window)