A charitable trust is an agreement between people (called trustees) to manage property, over which they have control, for charitable…
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.
Helpful tips for organisations who have decided to apply to become a registered charity, making sure you have all the…
Information about incorporated societies, the key features and rules.
An outline of the process of setting-up an incorporated society.
Many people assume that if they want to make a difference they need to set up a charity or a…
This handbook is a practical guide to help New Zealand start-ups and existing charities from a legal and practical perspective.
Information about Charities Services and registering as a charity.
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.
Information about unincorporated groups - the key features, rules and processes, advantages and limitations.
BDO aims to support the sector that does so much to support New Zealand communities.
This resource, developed by Community Law, contains a practical legal toolkit designed to support organisations working in the community sector.
A handbook written for Churches in New Zealand which outlines key legal issues to be aware of ranging from set…
An eBook from Parry Field Lawyers with tools for organisations that are in the planning and start-up phase.
A list of all the contents in the Community Resource Kit divided into topics.
A table to compare the different types of legal structures and their characteristics.
Information about the dissolution and winding-up of a charitable organisation.
An introduction to organisational structures and the resources in the Community Resource Kit.