Governance
CIO
Formal definition
A CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, a legal structure that gives a charity corporate status and limited liability without separate company registration.
What this actually means for you
Trustees can reduce some personal liability risk while still meeting Charity Commission governance duties. In practice, this is how cio should be applied in your charity.
Example: An unincorporated charity converts to CIO status to simplify property contracts and employment liabilities.
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