Legal Status

Legal

Committee knows the club's legal status and the advantages and disadvantages of said status

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We do not know the club's legal status

The committee should review what legal status means and the options available to the club, together with the advantages and disadvantages of each option

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We know the club's legal status but not its advantages and disadvantages

Committee should review the advantages and disadvantages of their current status and to find out about the other options available

1

We know the club's legal status and its advantages and disadvantages

Committee should establish an annual review of legal status, ideally by a sub-group or committee that reports back with recommendations to the management committee

2

We know the club's legal status and its advantages and disadvantages and we review its suitability at least annually

Committee should ensure that the review is well documented and that external legal guidance is sought to review the decisions made

3

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Committee has considered the options available to the club of becoming a charity or a community amateur sports club (CASC)

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We have not considered the options available

The committee should review the options open to it as soon as possible

0

We have considered the options available and have already registered as a CASC but are not aware of the changes made to the scheme in 2015

The committee should review the changes to the CASC scheme that came into force in April 2015 as soon as possible

1

We have already registered as a CASC and are fully aware of the changes made to the scheme in 2015

The club should ensure that it continues to review and monitor for any future changes to the scheme

2

We have already registered as a charity

The committee should ensure it reviews and monitors the tax benefits available to a charity on at least an annual basis

2

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Unincorporated Association

Committee is aware of the potential personal liability for committee members of an unincorporated association

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We are not aware of personal liability

Committee need to urgently review the advantages/disadvantages of being unincorporated and consider the other options available

0

We are aware of personal liability and of the RFU recommendation to clubs to incorporate

Committee should ensure that they minimise any potential risk to the club/committee members by identifying any risks and ensuring that all precautionary steps have been taken

1

We are aware of personal liability and have assessed the risks involved in a risk register within the last 12 months

Committee should ensure that the risks are continued to be reviewed at least annually and that legal advice is sought when doing so

2

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Limited Company by Guarantee

Committee is aware of the statutory obligations of running a company limited by guarantee and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

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We are not aware of the statutory obligations

The committee should urgently review the statutory obligations required for a company limited by guarantee - failure to do so could render the company liable for fines and penalties

0

We are aware of the obligations but not of the relevant deadlines for document submission

The committee should contact the relevant authorities to find out all required submission dates and should review its obligations - failure to do so could render the company liable for fines and penalties

1

We are aware of the obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

The committee should continue to monitor and review its statutory obligations on at least an annual basis

2

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Committee is aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

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We are not aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

A limited company by guarantee is required to submit an annual return and accounts and there is a deadline for when these must be submitted - not doing so may result in a fine

0

We are aware of the legal requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

1

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Limited Company by Share

Committee is aware of its statutory obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

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We are not aware of the statutory obligations

The committee should urgently review the statutory obligations required for a company limited by share - failure to do so could render the company liable for fines and penalties

0

We are aware of the obligations but not of the relevant deadlines for document submission

The committee should contact the relevant authorities to find out all required submission dates and should review its obligations - failure to do so could render the company liable for fines and penalties

1

We are aware of the obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

2

3 choices

Committee is aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

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We are not aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

A limited company by share is required to submit an annual return and accounts and there is a deadline for when these must be submitted - not doing so may result in a fine and penalties

0

We are aware of the legal requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

1

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Co-operative Society

Committee is aware of its statutory obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

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We are not aware of the statutory obligations

The committee should urgently review the statutory obligations required for a co-operative society - failure to do so could render the society liable for fines and penalties

0

We are aware of the obligations but not of the relevant deadlines for document submission

The committee should contact the relevant authorities to find out all required submission dates and should review its obligations - failure to do so could render the society liable for fines and penalties

1

We are aware of the obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

2

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Committee is aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

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We are not aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

A co-operative society is required to submit an annual return and accounts and there is a deadline for when these must be submitted - not doing so may result in a fine and penalties

0

We are aware of the legal requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

1

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Cooperative and Community Benefit Society

Committee is aware of its statutory obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

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We are not aware of the statutory obligations

The committee should urgently review the statutory obligations required for a co-operative and community benefit society - failure to do so could render the society liable for fines and penalties

0

We are aware of the obligations but not of the relevant deadlines for document submission

The committee should contact the relevant authorities to find out all required submission dates and should review its obligations - failure to do so could render the society liable for fines and penalties

1

We are aware of the obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

2

3 choices

Committee is aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

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We are not aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

A co-operative and community benefit society is required to submit an annual return and accounts and there is a deadline for when these must be submitted - not doing so may result in a fine and penalties

0

We are aware of the legal requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

1

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Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Committee is aware of its statutory obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

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We are not aware of the statutory obligations

The committee should urgently review the statutory obligations required for a charitable incorporated organisation - failure to do so could render the company liable for fines and penalties

0

We are aware of the obligations but not of the relevant deadlines for document submission

The committee should contact the relevant authorities to find out all required submission dates and should review its obligations - failure to do so could render the company liable for fines and penalties

1

We are aware of the obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

2

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Committee is aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

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We are not aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

A charitable incorporated organisation is required to submit an annual return and accounts and there is a deadline for when these must be submitted - not doing so may result in a fine and penalties

0

We are aware of the legal requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

1

2 choices

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Community Interest Company

Committee is aware of its statutory obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

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We are not aware of the statutory obligations

The committee should urgently review the statutory obligations required for a community interest company - failure to do so could render the company liable for fines and penalties

0

We are aware of the obligations but not of the relevant deadlines for document submission

The committee should contact the relevant authorities to find out all required submission dates and should review its obligations - failure to do so could render the company liable for fines and penalties

1

We are aware of the obligations and of the relevant deadlines for document submission

2

3 choices

Committee is aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

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We are not aware of the requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

A community interest company is required to submit an annual return and accounts and there is a deadline for when these must be submitted - not doing so may result in a fine and penalties

0

We are aware of the legal requirement to submit an annual return and accounts

1

2 choices

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