Now in its fourth edition, this popular and user-friendly book gives clear guidance on the legal implications of setting up and running a charity. It includes coverage of constitutional requirements, money and property, fundraising, and trustees. The text also contains appendices with the main documents required for setting up and running a charity, plus details of useful sources of further information. New for this edition Updated to take account of the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and the introduction of Charitable Incorporated Organisations Includes regulatory developments in Scotland and Northern Ireland Provides up-to-date information on new Statements of Recommended Practice and reporting requirements.