Guidance

The Companies Act 2006: guidance for charities

Guidance on the Companies Act 2006 for directors of charities established as companies and registered with Companies House.

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Applies to England and Wales

Documents

The Companies Act 2006

Details

The Companies Act has been brought into effect in several stages, the last of which was implemented on 1 October 2009. This guidance:

  • lists the main changes for charitable companies
  • details how these changes are reflected in the commission’s model memorandum and articles of association
  • suggests steps that directors of charitable companies can take to comply with these requirements.
Published 1 March 2012