The legal framework of the SNU

SNU Memorandum and Articles of Association and Bye-laws

Bye-Laws
A	Organisation and Administration	(Feb 2008)
B	Constitution of District Councils	(Feb 2007)
C	Conditions of Affiliation and Association	(Feb 2008)
D	Trusts and Trustee and Wardens	(Feb 2007)
E	Constitution of the Spiritualist Lyceum Union	(Feb 2008)
F	Complaints Procedures	(Feb 2008)
G	Appointments of awards of recognition	(Feb 2008)
H	Spiritual Healing	(Feb 2008)

Minor changes in these Bye-laws take place
from time to time, but those published here
are the most up to date.

You may purchase a complete set of Bye-laws from Head Office at a cost of £6.00 unbound or £12.50 bound in an SNU A4 folder - PLUS Postage and Packing. Telephone 01279 816363 for orders and P & P information.

The Legal Framework of the SNU

The SNU is a non-profit making company incorporated under the Companies Acts with a liability limited by guarantee and not having a capital divided into shares.

The SNU is registered as a religious charity with the Charity Commission. Its Rules for Churches are accepted by the Inland Revenue as a charitable instrument providing exemption for its affiliated bodies from liability to pay income tax. Copies of our Rules for Churches are available from Head Office at a cost of 80p each plus P & P.

Since 1939 the SNU has been legally recognised by the Home Office as an appointing body for Spiritualist Ministers.

Since 1940 the SNU has held a Certificate from the Lord Chancellor to act as a trust corporation and a Licence from the Board of Trade extending the Union's power to hold land beyond that normally given to companies formed for non-commercial purposes.