Guidance

Changing your charity's governing document (CC36)

Guidance for charity trustees, secretaries and advisers on making changes to a charity's governing document.

Published 5 August 2011
From:
The Charity Commission
Applies to:
England and Wales (see publications for Northern Ireland and Scotland)

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Guidance on how to make changes to a charity’s governing document.

Trustees should check the governing document first as it may contain a procedure for making amendments or need Charity Commission consent.

When you apply to have your governing document amended, you will need to have:

  • details of the changes to the governing document
  • the reasons for the amendments
  • the date of the meeting when the changes were agreed

This guidance is for unincorporated charities and charitable companies - it is not suitable for CIOs or those governed by Royal Charter.

Find out how to change the governing document of CIOs and Royal Charters.

Published 5 August 2011