The plain language guide to the Charities Act 2006 helps trustees understand the changes the Act introduced. These changes are now set out in the Charities Act 2011, which took effect in March 2012.

The guide:

• the reduced admin requirements for smaller charities
• the new legal structures available to avoid dual regulation
• the new powers smaller charities have to deal with property
• new ways to transfer legacies and donations when charities merge

You can view an interactive PDF file onscreen or view a printer-friendly version:

• Charities Act 2006: what trustees need to know (interactive) [PDF 2.6MB, 52 pages]
• Charities Act 2006: what trustees need to know (printer-friendly) [PDF 856KB, 52 pages]

You can also view or download Welsh and large print versions:

• Charities Act 2006: what trustees need to know (Welsh) [PDF 888KB, 52 pages]
• Charities Act 2006: what trustees need to know (large print) [PDF 120KB, 72 pages]
• Charities Act 2006: what trustees need to know (large print) [Word 169KB, 72 pages]
• Braille version – phone 0845 015 0010 to order

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