INCORPORATION
THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR CLUB CONSTITUTION
The RFU’s Governance Committee continues to be concerned about the number of rugby clubs that continue to have unincorporated legal status and the consequent personal financial risk to their committee members and officers.
Changes to the Trust Registration Service: Guidance for Unincorporated Rugby Clubs
Is your club an unincorporated rugby club with property/assets held by trustees? If yes, then it is essential you understand the changes that are happening. If your club is impacted by the changes to the Trust Registration Service you must act before the 1st September 2022 otherwise you could face financial penalties.
Our official Legal partner, Irwin Mitchell, has produced a short summary of the changes and how it may impact clubs, as well contact details of their staff who can help answer questions on this topic.
Government has also produced guidance on how to manage your trust’s details.
Why Incorporate?
Please read Why Incorporate to gain a greater understanding of our recommendation to incorporate.
The RFU recommends that all clubs incorporate and has provided comprehensive guidance and information on three options to consider.
If you are an unincorporated CASC and wish to incorporate as a CASC you will need to re-register the new company as a CASC with HMRC whether you use a Company Limited by Guarantee or a Co-operative and Community Benefit Society.
We suggest that you read the document to gain an overview of the three options.
To discuss incorporation for your club further please contact:
- Dave Stubley – National Club Development Manager. Tel: 07736 722387 / Email: davestubley@rfu.com
- Martin Woodward – Club Business Manager / Tel: 07708 468857 / Email: martinwoodward@rfu.com
It is important to regularly review your constitution to ensure it is still fit for purpose.
The Club Constitution Checklist provides a checklist of the clauses that should be present in your club constitution.
Link to RFU Page: RFU Pages on Constitution
