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Lions Clubs International Legal Downloads
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The following documents have been issued to clubs over the years and can be obtained by clicking on the link.

The Formation of a Charity document is in WinZip format. You will have to download the document to your computer and then 'unzip' it. You will need the WinZip utility do do this. The document will unzip in MS Word format. This will enable you to edit the Model Form Trust Deed with your club's details without having to retype the document. If for any reason you cannot download or read the document then e-mail the MD Legal Adviser and MS Word copies will be e-mailed to you.

The other documents are in .pdf format and you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader utility to read them.
ZIP File Formation of a Charity 23kb 

This document sets out the procedure necessary to start a Charitable Trust, including the model form Trust Deed for Lions clubs that has been approved by the Charity Commission.
Adobe Acrobat Document A guide to the Charities Acts 46kb  A joint paper prepared in 1995 by the then MD Treasurer, MD Taxation Adviser and MD Legal Adviser advising on the affect of this legislation on Clubs (not necessarily just those with registered charities)
Adobe Acrobat Document Data Protection 30kb 

A guide to the data protection regulations as they affect Lions clubs and sent out to clubs in 2000. This replaces guidance issued in 1998.
Adobe Acrobat Document Lotteries 16kb 

A guide to the legal requirements for selling raffle tickets and similar lotteries
Adobe Acrobat Document Selling Second Hand Goods 11kb 

A guide (issued in 1994) to the regulations that affect the selling by clubs of certain second hand goods and dealing with the safety requirements in particular of soft furnishings, toys and electrical goods.

Frequently asked by clubs how they can donate equipment but ensure its return to the Club if it is no longer required or used by the recipient. A short agreement has been drafted which should provide for this and which can be adapted to a Club's specific requirements. As most of these documents need to be altered to suit particular requirements, they are not available for download from this site, but can be e-mailed or posted on request.
Mike Greenway
Lions MD105 Legal Advisor