Model Rules

The SFHA is the sponsoring body for Model Rules. We liaise with the Scottish Housing Regulator, Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and the Financial Services Authority on behalf of Housing Associations.

The SFHA Rule Amendment service:

Provide advice and guidance to associations on the content of their rules
Ensure the rules have been submitted in the correct format
Ensure that the associated documentation has been completed correctly
Endorse any changes made from the SFHA Model that the Associations rules are based upon
An administration fee of £25+ VAT is charged for this service for Members and £50+VAT for Non Members.

How to Amend Your Model Rules

The SFHA Model Rules (Scotland) 2009 is the latest model registered with the Financial Services Authority. If you are a non charitable association, a fully mutual association, community based association or a model co-operative Appendix 3 highlights changes which are required to the standard charitable model.

Documents You May Need

Summary Guidance on Amendments to Model Rules (you must be logged in to access this document)
Charitable Model Rules 2009 (you must be logged in to access this document)
Charitable Model Rules 2009 with tracked changes (you must be logged in to access this document)
Accompanying Guidance for 2009 Model Rules (you must be logged in to access this document)
FSA Forms

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