Provides the text of the Charities Act. The Act radically overhauls existing law, setting out a modern framework for charities and not-for-profit organisations. This book offers commentary on the meaning and effects of the legislation, and a copy of the Act itself.

The new Act radically overhauls existing law, setting out a modern framework for charities and not-for-profit organisations. This new Blackstone's Guide provides the full text of the long-awaited Charities Act, together with an expert chapter by chapter commentary. The commentary logically follows the structure of the Act, and provides a careful analysis of its key changes, notably: the expansion of heads of charitable purpose; measures to facilitate charity merger; new support for charity trustees (eg, relief from liability for honest mistakes); and the introduction of a new independent Charity Appeal Tribunal. The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer timely and expert commentary on the meaning and effects of the legislation, plus a copy of the Act itself. The Guides are a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

INTRODUCTION
1. The Meaning of 'Charity'
2. The Two-part Test for Charity
3. The Charity Commission
4. Registration of Charities
5. Commission Assistance and Supervision of Charities by Court and Commission
6. The Charity Tribunal
7. Charitable Incorporated Organizations
8. Charity Trustees
9. Fundraising for Charitable, Benevolent, or Philanthropic Institutions
10. Transfers of Property and Mergers
11. Implementation and Conclusion
APPENDIX 1 - CHARITIES ACT 2006 WITH ANNOTATIONS SHOWING RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHARITIES ACT 1993
APPENDIX 2 - THE CHARITY COMMISSION'S APPROACH TO PUBLIC BENEFIT
APPENDIX 3 - CHARITIES ACT 2006: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN