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Webinar: CLTs and Charitable Status

Publication date: 14 July 2022

Organisation: Community Land Trust Network

Whether a CLT incorporates as charitable or non-charitable affects the activities it can take on. This topic is a perennial question for CLTs just starting out and also looking to change their activities over time.

This recorded discussion cover CLTs and charitable status. Laura Moss, Partner with Wrigleys Solicitors, Patrick Morrello, Director of Third Sector Accountancy and Alan McInnes of Herstmonceux CLT discuss the benefits and technicalities of charitable (or non-charitable) status for CLTs — and how that affects the legal, accounting or practical operations of a CLT.

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