Applica
tion for waiver of disqualification as a charity trustee
You should complete this form as fully you can, particularly questions 8 and 11.
If you are currently a charity trustee (or wish to become a charity trustee) with
more than one charity please copy sections 6 and 7 of the form and complete
these for each charity.
We have the power to waive a disqualification if a person applies to us and
meets the relevant criteria. This can be in relation to one particular charity or a
type of charity. However, the person will remain disqualified unless / until we
grant this waiver.
A person who serves as a charity trustee while disqualified under section 69 of
the 2005 Act is guilty of an offence and liable:
a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six
months or a fine not exceeding £5,000 or both,
b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding
two years or a fine or both.
Certain people are disqualified from acting as charity trustees:
• someone with an unspent conviction for dishonesty or an offence under
the 2005 Act
• someone who is an undischarged bankrupt or has a Protected Trust Deed
or has entered into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (England and
Wales) to pay off debts with creditors
• someone who has been removed under either Scottish or English Law
from being a charity trustee
• someone who is disqualified from being a company director.