Governance · Compliance · Purpose

Societies, Trusts & NGOs

Choosing and running the right non-profit structure—trust, society, or Section 8 company—with clarity for members and regulators.

Forms

Trust, society, or Section 8—each with its own governance and compliance profile.

Non-profit structures that fit your mission

Non-Profit Organizations (NGOs) can be established as trusts, societies, or Section 8 companies. Each has different characteristics, including governance, membership requirements, and legal compliance. The entity you choose depends on your organization's goals and objectives.

Offerings

How we help

Trust

A trust is a legal arrangement where a trustee manages assets for the benefit of beneficiaries. Trusts can be established for a variety of purposes, such as providing for a child's education or managing assets for someone who can't manage them themselves.

Societies

Societies are membership organizations that can be registered for charitable purposes. However, societies can't function as independent associations and can only function as an advocacy

Broader NGO support

  • Consultancy for societies and trusts (NGOs).
  • Assistance with regulatory compliance.
  • Support for fundraising and grant applications.

The right constitution and records do more than satisfy the law—they keep donors, beneficiaries, and boards aligned on the same mission.

Talk to us about forming a trust or society, or strengthening compliance for an existing NGO.

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Service description sourced from KCAtaxcare — Societies & Trust (NGO).

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