TRIO of SCIO Workshop 2

SCIOs Explained (Thursday 28 May, 10.00am – 1.00pm)

This workshop provides an in-depth look at the SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation), a legal form for charities with a head office in Scotland.  The workshop will focus on the key features as well as provide guidance on how you form a new SCIO or convert your existing charity into a SCIO.  The workshop will highlight the considerations during the lifecycle of a SCIO from incorporation to wind-up.  It will also provide practical information about the application to become a SCIO. 

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Trustee Roles and Responsibilities (Thursday 04 June, 10.00am – 1.00pm)

This workshop will explore up-to-date Scottish charity legislation regarding trustee’s roles and responsibilities. The workshop will explore some of the other specific duties that apply to Trustees and what makes an effective trustee. The workshop will also set out best practice when it comes to managing your charity. 

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Charity Trading (Thursday 11 June, 10.00am – 1.00pm)

This workshop will look the rules on charitable trading, the tax and charity law position, as well as exploring the use of trading subsidiaries in line with charity law and the governance considerations needed.  In particular:  -

• when a charity can, and cannot trade
• what is primary purpose trading
• key features of a wholly owned, non-charitable trading subsidiary
• practical issues around tax, risk management and governance

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