This On Demand was recorded on 4 September 2025.
After a long lead-in, the deadline for reregistration under the new incorporated societies regime arrives on 5 April 2026. Do you know what is needed to re-register an incorporated society? There is quite a bit of unhelpful misinformation around. Will your society, or those you advise, be reregistered before the deadline?
Covering everything from reregistration, certification and transition to conflicts of interest, dispute resolution and dealing with surplus assets, this On Demand will help you prepare to meet the deadline – 7 months and counting (at the time of the webinar)!
Learning Outcomes
In respect of the incorporated societies regime:
- Refresh your knowledge of what is required for registration or reregistration, considerations if the society is a registered charity, and the implications of failing to reregister by 5 April 2026.
- Better appreciate the fundamental requirements of a constitution and some of the resources available to prepare a new one.
- Get to grips with membership-related matters, such as consenting to membership, corporate members, controlling members, conflicts of interest and financial gain.
- Delve into important detail such as whether a common seal is needed and how it is used, managing land ownership and dealing with surplus assets.
- Improve your understanding of the dispute resolution regime and how to better craft workable clauses.
- Consider the inclusion of transition provisions and why they may be important for a number of incorporated societies.
Who Should Watch?
All those who advise societies looking to reregister, or new societies seeking initial registration, and those who are personally involved as members.
Presenters
Joanna Pidgeon, Director, Pidgeon Judd
Peter Orpin, Consultant, Lane Neave
