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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

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Suitable for organisations that are:

  • Developing
  • Established
  • Starting Out

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This handbook is a practical guide to help New Zealand start-ups and existing charities from a legal and practical perspective.

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