summary

A charity is a not-for-profit organisation, which dedicates its earnings to its "charitable objects".

Duport's experience in forming charities can help you fulfil all the legal requirements of formation, and can provide you with valuable advice and information regarding your charity's aims and registration with the Charity Commission.

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process time

Formation times are kept to a minimum, though often require telephone communication between yourselves and Duport which can delay the process for charities.

what you get

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• we give advice on how to run your LTD company
• we are the only company to provide you with your own dedicated personal formation assistant - ask us any question!
• our formations include the legal compliancy pack other companies charge in excess of £59 for
• we are the only company to provide company naming consultants
• we will help customers with adverse credit history form bank accounts at no extra charge
• we are the only company to provide free Companies House filing reminders and filing assistance as standard
• we are the only company that gives you information on your competition and suppliers
• free fax to email, free business telephone numbers, free stationary, accountancy consultation and web design consultations

important notes

As a charity, you will need approval from the Charity Commission if you wish to register a charity in England or Wales. Scottish charities should register with the Office of the Scottish Charity Register (OSCR). They recommend that you register the company before formally applying for charitable status. However it is wise to visit the Charity Commission website, or the OSCR website as you are formulating your ideas. Both regulators aim to help charities perform effectively, and monitor their compliance. A charity registration implies credibility and integrity for your company.

If you wish to use the word "charity" as part of your company name, Companies House may require prior, written approval from the Charity Commission or the OSCR.

in all not-for-profit companies:

• you must provide the objects (aims) of your organisation (our team can help with this, but first look at our examples)
• you must state what will be done with any excess earnings
• you must have a minimum of 3 trustees (directors)
• you must have a registered office in the UK (service available)

Please wait for confirmation of your company number before ordering company stationary or otherwise assuming ownership of the company name.

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