Writing a constitution

A constitution is simply the aims and rules that your group will use. It’s a statement of what your group is going to do and how it is going to do it.

Our information about constitutions is suitable for a small organisation such as a residents’ association or campaign group. It will work well for you if you want a simple, uncomplicated structure to guide your group. It is not suitable if you are employing workers, buying premises or dealing with large amounts of money.

For details of other organisations that can help with constitutions, click on the Links tab above.

• Constitutions

  A step-by-step guide to writing a constitution for a small community group.

• Legal structures for community groups and not-for-profit organisations

  This page provides simple explanation of different types of not-for-profit organisation, and what to consider when choosing a legal structure.
  

• Charity Registration

  Information to help your community organisation understand whether it is or could be a charity, whether it should register with the Charity Commission, and how to do so.