Not-for-profit organisations
We believe not-for-profit sports clubs, community groups and charities are the beating heart of our communities, and provide real benefits. Managing a not-for-profit organisation has its own unique challenges, and we are committed to using our skills to help volunteers and administrators focus on their goals, not their paperwork.
Our team has the legal skills and real world experience to give you expert advice and training about:
- The advantages and disadvantages of the available operating structures (charitable trusts/companies/incorporated societies)
- Administration and governance obligations
- Drafting and amending constitutional documents
- Winding up not-for-profit organisations
- Funding applications and options
- Disciplinary matters
- Employment and contracting issues for volunteers, coaches and officials
- Commercial issues for not-for-profit organisations, including sponsorship agreements, restraints of trade and event/risk management
- Athlete agreements, including grants/funding, sponsorship and image rights
- Establishing charitable trusts, incorporated societies and charitable companies
- Registering charitable organisations with Charities Services
- Presenting seminars to trustees and officers about their obligations and liabilities
Read our articles on not-for-profit organisations
Are you involved with a society? If you are, you need to know about the incorporated societies act 2022
28 April 2025
The law governing incorporated societies is changing in a way that affects all societies in New Zealand. If you are involved with an incorporated society, this article will introduce you to the new law and the issues you and your society need to consider.
Navigating the New Norms: Key Changes to Incorporated Society Rules
25 June 2024
If you are involved with running an incorporated society, you need to be aware of the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the New Act) and the obligations this New Act creates for you.
