Corporate church?
A number of churches are thinking about the possibility of adopting the structure of a limited company, and some have already done so.
It’s still relatively unusual, however – so why do it, and what should churches bear in mind?
A charity case?
Churches and Christian charities are now subject to closer scrutiny by the Charity Commission. Although this gives rise to some concerns, the new obligations also give opportunities for the gospel.
The legal landscape within which churches and Christian charities operate has changed radically in recent years. The Charities Act 2006 contained two particularly important provisions. The first is that all churches with an annual income of more than £100,000 must now register with the Charity Commission. The second is that all charities are required to demonstrate and report on the way in which their activities benefit the public.
