Legal and Licences

As a PTA committee you have a duty of care to ensure that you are operating legally. We know that intepreting and understanding current legal requirements can be very confusing so we have produced a series of Information sheets focussing on the legal aspects of running a PTA.  If you need any further clarification please do not hesitate to contact us or your local regional adviser.    


Charity registration England and Wales
Legally do you need to register as a charity? We explain the legislation.
Charity registration Northern Ireland
We can guide PTAs in Northern Ireland, through the process.
Criminal Records Bureau checks
Criminal record check requirements have changed for PTA members in England and Wales.
Criminal Records Checks
For PTAs in Northern Ireland we explain the increasing need for CRCs
Good Practice - data protection
Guidance on the implications of the Data Protection Act, for PTAs.
Health and safety at PTA events
Health and Safety plays a key part in event organising.
Licences - film night
Running a film night will require an appropriate licence.
Licences - an introduction
An overview of the different type of licences you may need for your events.
Licences - copyright
A quick guide to copyright licensing, for PTA events.
Licences - event
Understand the licenses required for your PTA events.