charity formation

Registering over 60 new charities every year, we combine extensive experience with specialist advice that is tailored to churches and Christian charities.

We keep it simple, using tried and tested documents to guide you through to registration. We will smooth the way through the Charity Commission.

This service is delivered in association with a specialist Christian solicitor, who has extensive charity law experience.

conversion to new model governing documents for independent, "leader led" churches

New model governing documents for independent churches, agreed with and approved by the Charity Commission were launched in May 2006 (initially with a model trust deed, with other structures to follow). Stewardship offers a service for churches converting to the new model structure. Click here to read our briefing paper which explains more, and here to obtain the details of this service.

excepted charities

Churches that previously enjoyed the status of an ‘excepted charity’ will now have to register by law with the Charity Commission for the first time if their annual income is over £100,000 per annum. The registration process has begun. When a particular church should register is dependent on the denomination.

Excepted church charities with an annual income of under £100,000 will be able to retain their excepted status until 2012. Churches which do not fall within the Exception Order already have an obligation to register with the Commission if annual income exceeds £5,000. This includes all churches that are not within specific historic denominations.

We have produced a helpful short Briefing Paper explaining the registration requirements of all churches. This defines an ‘excepted’ church charity and explains the timetable that the Commission are working to for registration of affected churches.

It also explains how we can help you both with formation of a suitable governing document for your church and for its registration with the Commission.

You can view this by clicking here or via our briefing papers page.

Stewardship is the operating name of Stewardship Services (UKET) Limited. Established in 1906.
Registered charity no. 234714, and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 90305.
Registered office: Oakwood House, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton, Essex IG10 3TZ

020 8502 5600
enquiries@stewardship.org.uk