Business Law Library & Tracker
Not-for-Profits & Charities
Charities, incorporated societies, clubs, associations and social enterprises.
Sources last reviewed 10 Aug 2026
Main law guides
122
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
143
Selected cases with a business lesson
Tracked updates
13
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Main lawUnited Kingdom
Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012
SI 2012/3012
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesCompanies & StartupsCharities, Clubs & Member GovernanceBusiness Identity, Registers & Filings
Main lawUnited Kingdom
Charities Act 2011
UKPGA 2011 c 25
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesCompanies & StartupsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsCharities, Clubs & Member Governance
Main lawUnited Kingdom
Charities Act 2022
UKPGA 2022 c 6
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory ComplianceLiquidation & RestructuringCharities, Clubs & Member Governance
Main lawUnited Kingdom
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014
UKPGA 2014 c 14
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesCompanies & Startups
Main lawUnited Kingdom
Small Charitable Donations Act 2012
2012 c. 23
PriorityCurrent legislation12 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory ComplianceWages, Leave & PayrollBusiness Sales & AcquisitionsFinancial Services, Credit & PaymentsCharities, Clubs & Member Governance