Section 11 Change of nameI1

A charity may change its name only with OSCR's consent.

A charity which proposes to change its name must F1... give notice to OSCR specifying its proposed new name.

Unless OSCR, within 28 days of the date on which a notice is given under subsection (2) F2—

refuses its consent, or

directs the charity not to change its name to that proposed new name for a period of not more than 6 months specified in the direction,

A direction under subsection (3)(b)—

Where OSCR gives such a direction it must, after making such inquiries as it thinks fit—

OSCR may refuse to consent to a charity changing its name only where

OSCR may, at the request of a charity, grant consent to a different proposed new name than that specified by the charity in the notice given by it under subsection (2).