📊 Choose the Right Charity Structure First Time
Confused between a CIO, Trust, or Limited Company? Leader Accountancy guides you to the safest, most efficient legal structure.
Selecting your non-profit structure is one of your most consequential decisions. The right choice protects your trustees, streamlines administration, and sets the stage for scalable growth.
1. Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Regulated solely by the Charity Commission, offering limited liability without double-reporting to Companies House. Best for 90% of new non-profits.
2. Company Limited by Guarantee
Dual-regulated by Companies House and the Charity Commission. Suitable for large charities with complex commercial trading activities.
⚖️ Need Professional Structure Recommendation?
We assess your operational risks, income plans, and operational needs to recommend the ideal structure during our initial consultation.
3. Unincorporated Association / Charitable Trust
Traditional non-corporate structures where trustees bear unlimited personal liability for debts and legal contracts. Generally avoided for operational charities today.
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Leader Accountancy provides a complete £749 package (VAT included) covering structure recommendation, document drafting, Charity Commission submission, and Gift Aid setup.