Applying to incorporate a trust board
How to apply and what you will need to provide
You can apply for incorporation online, by uploading:
- the required application form (Form CT1), and
- a copy of your trust document (trust deed).
You can also upload other supporting documents, if needed.
There is no fee when applying to incorporate as a charitable trust.
File formats for uploading documents
Any forms or supporting documents you upload must be:
- clear and easily read
- saved in PDF format, and
- no larger than 20MB.
How to apply online
You must have:
- a RealMe® login
- an online account with us.
You will also need to have all the necessary information ready.
Step by step
- Log in.
- Select ‘New Registration’ from the main menu.
- Enter proposed name of your charitable trust board and check on name availability by clicking ‘Check Name Availability’.
- Upload the required application form and trust deed.
You can also upload any supporting documents. - Add your registered office address and address for communication.
- Provide a contact email address and phone numbers.
These contact details are not displayed on the public register. We will use them if we need to contact your trust board. - Complete the signatory details and submit your application.
What happens next
We will check your application and this review should be completed within 3 working days.
If your application is in order, we will register your trust board. We will email you a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation.
You can check the status of your application by logging into the Charitable Trusts Register. Choose the ‘Filing Services’ option to view any changes that are in progress. If your change status shows as ‘Draft’ you can edit or discard it by choosing the drop-down arrow alongside the filing service.
Check the status of an update
Other guides in
Starting a charitable trust board
- Before you set up a trust board
- Things to do before you apply
- Your responsibilities as a charitable trust board