Every Independent church is a charity, which is governed by charity law. Even those who are not required to register with the Charity Commission must still comply with charity law.
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Your Church and the Law
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When Dry Law Lives
How can legal compliance be worked into church life to work justice that is evident to all? A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.
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“The Law is an Ass!” or is it, in Fact, an Asset to Churches?
We need to see that legal requirements don't always restrict ministry but can actually do the opposite. A seminar from the 2022 Leaders' Conference.
CIOs, Trustees & Legal Structures
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Charitable Incorporated Organisations
Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) have become a very popular governance structure for independent churches.
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Should Your Church Become a CIO?
What are the advantages of your church becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)? And how would you go about making the change?
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Elders & Trustees: How to make it work
To what extent should the role of an elder and that of a charity trustee overlap? This seminar looks at the legal issues related to church leadership.
Church Policies
Find template policies and guidance for your church on our Church Policies & Templates page.