An unincorporated association is not a legal entity. It is an organisation of two or more persons, who are the members of the association. The membership may change from time to time. The members agree, usually in a written constitution, to co-operate in furthering a common purpose.

The affairs of an unincorporated association are usually managed by a committee chosen by the members.

An unincorporated association does not have limited liability.

Clubs and charities are often constituted as unincorporated associations. The members of a management committee of a charity that is formed as an unincorporated association are likely to be charity trustees. For more information on unincorporated associations, see Practice note, Unincorporated associations.