Resources

A no frills site with all you need to know on setting up and registering as a charity. Handy FAQ section.
The Charity Commission www.charity-commission.gov.uk

A membership association with strong links to the Charity Commision.
The Charity Law Association www.charitylawassociation.org.uk

The latest research and developments in UK charity law
Liverpool Law School Charity Law Unit www.liv.ac.uk/law/units/clu.htm

A mine of information for existing and would-be UK non-profits
Volresource www.volresource.org.uk

Up-to-date information on tax exemptions for registered charities
Inland Revenue Service
http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html

Books

The Voluntary Sector Legal Handbook
Sandy Adirondack and James Sinclair Taylor DSC, 2001. ISBN 1900360721

Charity Law A-Z - key questions answered
John Claricoat & Hilary Philips DSC, 1998. ISBN 0853084912

Voluntary but not Amateur
Jacki Reason, Ruth Hayes and Duncan Forbes DSC, 2000. ISBN 1872582710