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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force certain provisions of the Charities Act 2006 for the purposes of specified categories of exempt charity, namely: (1) the governing bodies of foundation, voluntary and foundation special schools, and foundation bodies established under section 21 of the Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998; (2) sixth form college corporations; (3) qualifying academy proprietors under section 12 of the Academies Act 2010; and (4) certain connected charities.

The provisions specified in Schedule 1 to this Order are brought into force on 1st August 2011, subject to the transitional provisions and savings specified in Schedule 2.