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Constitutions
Explains what a constitution is, what should be in one (including purposes, objects, powers, membership, commitee structure) and the different types depending on the type of organisation.
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Organisational Structures
An introduction to the range of legal forms available and what to consider when choosing one.
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Unincorporated or Company Status?
The difference between incorporated and unincorporated, the major advantages and disadvantages of unincorporated and of company status.
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Becoming a Company
Explains limited liability and what becoming a company entails including what documents are required, where to register and what happens if an organisation wants to change into a company.
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Unincorporated Association
This page explains what an unincorporated association is, how it might operate and some of the associated advantages and disadvantages of this structure.
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Trusts and Trustee Investment Powers
This page explains what a trust is, how it might operate and some of the associated advantages and disadvantages of this structure.
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Membership
This page outlines the various types of membership depending on the type of organisation, the rights and responsibilities of members and the importance of the constitution in defining them.
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Community Interest Companies
Provides a link to material on CICs
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Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
It is currently anticipated that the SCIO legal form will be available from 2010. It is designed to provide the protection of limited liability without the bureaucracy of being a company limited by guarantee, which is irrelevant for most charities. OSCR will administer the registration of and regulate SCIOs.
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