# The Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, Paragraph 11: Names and former names

Extent: E+W

(1) For the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 4 of this Schedule—
“name” means, in relation to an individual, the individual’s forename and surname;
“former name” means a name by which an individual was formerly known for business purposes but does not include—
(a) in the case of a peer or an individual normally known by a British title, a name by which the person was known previous to the adoption of or succession to the title;
(b) in the case of any person, a name that—
(i) was changed or disused before the person attained the age of 16 years; or
(ii) has been changed or disused for 20 years or more.
(2) Despite paragraph (1), in the case of a peer or an individual usually known by a title, the title may be stated instead of or in addition to the peer or individual’s forename and surname.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/3012/schedule/1/paragraph/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/charitable-incorporated-organisations-general-regulations-2012/schedule-1/paragraph-11
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