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Guide to Constitutions and Charitable Status Categories
A toolkit aimed at providing detailed guidance on Constitutions and Charitable status within the current Scottish legal environment, including changes introduced by the Charity and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. This guide includes model constitutions for a voluntary association, a company limited by guarantee and a trust. Written by Stephen Phillips, Partner at Burness - one of Scotland's leading law firms: www.burness.co.uk

Choosing a Legal Structure
This guide looks at how to decide on the legal structure that is best for your organisation, covering the advantages and disadvantages of a voluntary association, a company limited by guarantee and a trust.
Forming a Voluntary Association
This information will take you through the process of forming a voluntary association and includes a model constitution which can be adapted to your own specific needs.
Forming a Company Limited by Guarantee
This information will guide you through the process of setting up a company limited by guarantee and includes a model memorandum and articles of association which can be adpated to your own specifc needs.
Forming a Trust
This information will guide you through the process of setting up a trust and includes a model trust deed which can be adapted to your specific needs.
Charitable Status
This information will help you to decide whether or not your organisation would be eligible to register as a Scottish charity. This covers the advantages and disadvantages associated with charitable status to help you make an informed decision.
Appendices
This section includes a useful reading list and full contact details for some other organisations which can help with constitutions and charitable status.
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