The Baptist Union of Great Britain : Guideline Leaflet C11: Churches, Charities and Incorporation

Guideline Leaflet C11: Churches, Charities and Incorporation

Most churches are not incorporated; they are ‘unincorporated associations’. There are some advantages to incorporating a church, or a church project, but there are also significant issues to consider which are discussed in this leaflet. Guidance is also offered on the availability of precedent governing documents.

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Created: 14/09/2012 (last updated 03/2023)

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Guideline Leaflet C18: Church Complaints Policy and Procedure

Churches are not immune from challenge or complaints. A church charity should seek to be open, transparent and accountable in its ministry and activities

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Guideline Leaflet C17: Serious Incident Reporting

If a serious incident occurs in your church, you need to report it to the Charity Commission. This leaflet explains what a 'serious' incident is, how to report it, and the further action that you need to take

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Guideline Leaflet C13: Writing Minutes

A guide for all those in Baptist churches who have the job of writing minutes - for example for Church and Trustee Meetings

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Guideline Leaflet C16: Conflicts of Interest

Guidance for charity trustees who have a legal duty to act only in the best interests of their charity

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Guideline Leaflet C08: Registering as a CIO Online

Guidance on how churches register as a CIO with the Charity Commission

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Guideline Leaflet Index

Index for all Legal and Operations Team (BUC) Guideline leaflets