A charitable trust is one of the main legal structures that community groups may consider as a way to operate.
Information about Charities Services and registering as a charity.
Information about the dissolution and winding-up of a charitable organisation.
An outline of the process of setting-up an incorporated society.
An introduction to financial management and other financial management resources in the Community Resource Kit
Helpful tips for organisations who have decided to apply to become a registered charity, making sure you have all the…
Things to consider when deciding which organisational structure is right for you.
Information about companies, cooperative companies, industrial and provident societies and Māori land trusts.
A beginners guide to data visualisation - find out how to break down data barriers and tap into the potential…
Links to COVID-19 information that is relevant to the community sector - for organisations and how they work, their staff…
Information about incorporated societies, the key features and rules, and the changes with the updated Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
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.
The five key steps to help you decide if you have to set up a charity or a legal entity…
Charities Services have translated some of their key resources into nine languages.
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.
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.
A quick tour of the site - all about resources, how to search, and the benefits of registering.