A table to compare the different types of legal structures and their characteristics.
A list of all the contents in the Community Resource Kit divided into topics.
A charitable trust is an agreement between people (called trustees) to manage property, over which they have control, for charitable…
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 Charities Services and registering as a charity.
Information about companies, cooperative companies, industrial and provident societies and Māori land trusts.
Information about the dissolution and winding-up of a charitable organisation.
Information about incorporated societies, the key features and rules, and the changes with the updated Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Information about unincorporated groups - the key features, rules and processes, advantages and limitations.
An outline of the process of setting-up an incorporated society.
An introduction to organisational structures and the resources in the Community Resource Kit.
Information about umbrella groups and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of organisational structure.
Information about formal organisational structures, the advantages and disadvantages.
Things to consider when deciding which organisational structure is right for you.
Helpful tips for organisations who have decided to apply to become a registered charity, making sure you have all the…
The five key steps to help you decide if you have to set up a charity or a legal entity…
A handbook written for Churches in New Zealand which outlines key legal issues to be aware of ranging from set…
This handbook is a practical guide to help New Zealand start-ups and existing charities from a legal and practical perspective.
This webinar looks at the re-registration process for societies under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022.