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Companies limited by guarantee

A guide to the incorporation and structure of a company limited by guarantee (CLG) and the managerial and administrative functions. Includes information about newer types of entities that use the CLG structure such as community interest companies (CICs) and academy trusts.

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Contents

1. Introduction and legal framework

Chapter 1 discusses the legal framework for CLGs and the type of organisations best suited to its structures.

2. Incorporation formalities

Chapter 2 outlines the incorporation formalities for CLGs and includes sections on community interest companies and academy trusts.

3. Directors/trustees

Chapter 3 discusses the appointment of directors and their duties and responsibilities. It also covers charity trustees and governors of academies.

4. Members

Chapter 4 looks at membership of CLGs and factors to consider.

5. Continuing statutory and compliance obligations

Chapter 5 looks at maintaining statutory registers and annual filing obligations. It includes academy accounts and additional filing obligations for CICs.

6. Meetings

Chapter 6 covers meetings and includes board meetings, meetings of governors and academy trusts, CIC directors' meetings, members' general meetings and Annual General Meetings.

7. Case study: Presdales School Academy Trust

Chapter 7 details the conversion of Presdales School to an academy in 2012 and addresses practical issues relating to its directors and continuing obligations.

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Companies Limited by Guarantee

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Susan Wallace ICSA Publishing Ltd, 2013

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