Rules for an Unincorporated Charitable Association (Not For Profit)

The Rules for a Charitable Association document sets out practical rules for an unincorporated charitable organisation with respect to key management and operational areas such as committee structure, decision-making processes, member registration, contracting and indemnification.

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Last updated December 20, 2024

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Rules for an Unincorporated Charitable Association (Not For Profit)

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What is a rules for an unincorporated charitable association (not for profit)?

It is a set of agreed rules that govern how a small, unincorporated charitable organisation operates, covering management, decision-making, membership, and other key aspects.
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When should you use a rules for an unincorporated charitable association (not for profit)?

Use this document if you run a small, member-based charitable group that is not incorporated, mainly uses volunteers, and has minimal assets or risk.
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What should be in a rules for an unincorporated charitable association (not for profit)?

It should include your organisation’s purpose, committee structure, decision-making processes, membership rules, financial management, contracting, and procedures for altering the rules.
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Rules for an Unincorporated Charitable Association (Not For Profit)
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The Legal Risk Score of a Rules for an Unincorporated Charitable Association (Not For Profit) Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • The document does not specify a limit on the number of terms a Committee member can serve, potentially resulting in a lack of fresh perspectives and governance challenges if the same individuals remain in control for extended periods.
  • It is based on a template provided by the ACNC.
  • The rules contained herein will bind the organisation and its members.

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