by Lesley Hames | Sep 24, 2020 | Societies and Charities Articles
NOTE: These notes, prepared by Mark von Dadelszen QSM, provide an overview of the more significant elements of the proposals to replace the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. We recommend that new and existing societies be proactive in anticipating the reforms when...
by Lesley Hames | May 19, 2020 | Societies and Charities Articles
Background – the problem The COVID-19 epidemic resulted in restrictions on travel and public gatherings being imposed at a very awkward time, because most societies and charitable trusts were required by their Constitutions and by Statute to have their annual accounts...
by Lesley Hames | Apr 13, 2020 | Societies and Charities Articles
The constitutions of most societies and charitable trusts require the holding of an Annual General Meeting within 3 or 4 months of their balance date (to allow time for accounts to be compiled and in many cases audited). 31 March is the balance date for the majority...
by Lesley Hames | Mar 16, 2020 | Societies and Charities Articles
The current issues relating to the COVID-19 virus give rise to some difficult problems for many organisations that are required to hold regular meetings of members (including companies and not-for-profit organisations such as societies and charities). This is...
by Lesley Hames | Feb 6, 2020 | Societies and Charities Articles
This Article is based on what was proposed in the 2015 Exposure Draft Incorporated Societies Bill, but also having regard to some modifications signalled in the Minister’s June 2019 Cabinet Paper. The article will need to be revised after the new statute has been...
by Lesley Hames | Oct 23, 2019 | Societies and Charities Articles
Background The Law Commission’s 2013 Report, A New Act for Incorporated Societies, noted at paragraph 7.58 that: During our consultation we were constantly told of the need for education and guidance for societies in drafting their constitutions and in running...
