Information about umbrella groups and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of organisational structure.
Information about companies, cooperative companies, industrial and provident societies and Māori land trusts.
Information about incorporated societies, the key features and rules.
An outline of the process of setting-up an incorporated society.
A downloadable document giving an overview of the information contained in the online Community Resource Kit.
An introduction to record-keeping and the record keeping resources in the Community Resource Kit.
Many people assume that if they want to make a difference they need to set up a charity or a…
A quick tour of the site - all about resources, how to search, and the benefits of registering.
A glossary designed to help those in the social sector navigate the jargon associated with a wide range of evaluation…
Steps towards being a good employer.
An introduction to communications and the communication resources in the Community Resource Kit.
An introduction to financial management and other financial management resources in the Community Resource Kit
A quick introduction to fundraising.
Information about Charities Services and registering as a charity.
A introduction to community and voluntary groups in New Zealand, the words used, culture and values, historical background and the…
A charitable trust is one of the main legal structures that community groups may consider as a way to operate.
The following steps outline the process for setting up a registered charitable trust.
Find out how to run efficient and productive meetings.
Information about unincorporated groups - the key features, rules and processes, advantages and limitations.
About the stages of an organisation's life cycle, development and typical characteristics.