A charitable trust is an agreement between people (called trustees) to manage property, over which they have control, for charitable…
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.
Information about incorporated societies, the key features and rules.
A charitable trust is one of the main legal structures that community groups may consider as a way to operate.
An outline of the process of setting-up an incorporated society.
The following steps outline the process for setting up a registered charitable trust.
Information about companies, cooperative companies, industrial and provident societies and Māori land trusts.
Information about unincorporated groups - the key features, rules and processes, advantages and limitations.
Helpful tips for organisations who have decided to apply to become a registered charity, making sure you have all the…
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…
Many people assume that if they want to make a difference they need to set up a charity or a…
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.
Things to consider when deciding which organisational structure is right for you.