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E. Change the name of a charity

Change the name of a charity

Most charities will have the power to change the name of their charity in their governing document. If they do not, there are a range of powers available to them, some of which require the consent of the Commission. Refer to our Changing your name guidance for further information.

Is your charity listed on the public register of charities?

If a registered charity changes its name, the Commission must be notified as soon as possible by accessing the name change guidance and notification form.

This will ensure that information available on the public register of charities remains accurate and up to date.

If your charity is not yet registered with the Commission there is no requirement to notify the Commission of your name change. It is, however good practice to notify the Commission of the name change to ensure any details we hold for your organisation remain accurate. If you wish to notify the Commission of a name change, first check the combined list to ensure your organisation is included. If it is included, please contact the Commission.

If it is not included, please complete the online Expression of Intent Form to provide your details to the Commission, including your previous and new name in the Special circumstances box. This will also enable you to be called forward to apply for charity registration at a future date. Please note that an Expression of Intent Form is not a registration application and submitting it does not mean that you will be called forward immediately. Registration is a managed process and further information can be obtained by accessing the registration support guidance from our website.

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