BONC Constitution → Articles of Association (AoA) Gap Analysis (Draft)
What’s changing and why
Since March 2024, BONC is a company limited by guarantee. This means our Articles of Association (AoA) are our only legally binding constitution. Our old constitution is now a historic reference. We are preserving its spirit and values by adopting a set of by‑laws and policies that guide day‑to‑day operations. In parallel, we have expanded our activities, increased our outreach, and leased a community hall whose core purpose is to bring together not only the Nepali community but the wider Burnt Oak community as well. These changes should be considered part of a broader effort.
Steps
1. Insert actual clause numbers/titles from BONC’s AoA and old constitution into the table (gap analysis) above.
2. Decide which items require AoA amendments vs By‑laws/Policies.
3. Approve priority policies (Safeguarding, Hall Management, H&S, Conflicts, Data Protection).
4. Publish a short ad-memoir explaining key changes: old constitution now historic; AoA is binding; “spirit” carried via by‑laws.
5. AGM agenda item to ratify by‑laws and communicate the changes.
6. Legal steps: Amend and File