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Charitable company
Practical Law UK Glossary 2-518-9892 (Approx. 12 pages)
Glossary
Charitable company
A charity that is a company registered under the Companies Act 2006 in England and Wales (or Scotland) (sections 193 and 353(1), Charities Act 2011).
The vast majority of charitable companies are companies limited by guarantee. The directors of a charitable company are usually charity trustees. For detailed guidance, see Practice note, Charity legal structures and how to choose the right one for your client: Charitable company.
For model articles of association for a charitable company limited by guarantee, see Standard documents:
For guidance on amending the articles of association of a charitable company, see Practice note, How to amend the articles of association of a charitable company.