Constitutional Guidelines for LEPs

Please note that these constitutional guidelines are specifically for LEPs, ie formal, legal partnerships between Dioceses, Synods, Districts, Baptist Associations etc. If you’re trying to write a constitution for something else, some of this advice may be helpful but much of it may be too specific and complex.

Documentation can be found below and in the sub pages at the bottom of this page.

These papers have been in existence for some time and invite LEPs to create a ‘bespoke’ constitution, one tailored to their needs and aspirations. With changes in charity legislation, this way of thinking has had to change, particularly in relation to single congregation LEPs. Now we ask people to consider constitutions as standard, with the innovation, vision and bespoke arrangements set out in an Ecumenical Vision Statement and any other supporting document which an LEP wishes to create alongside its constitution.

Please note, constitutional papers relating to single congregation LEPs are not found below, but can be found via this link.

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Constitutional Guidelines for LEPs

Examples of constitutional guidelines for LEPs.

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Guidance on Documentation for Chaplaincy, Mission and Education Partnerships

This is based on the advice document followed in Nottinghamshire.

Prison Chaplaincy LEP example constitution

The Covenant and Constitution of the Chaplaincy Partnership at H.M. Prison, Philippi

Health Care Chaplaincy LEP example constitution

Two examples, from South Chadtown and Erewhon hospitals

Education chaplaincy LEP example constitution

Two examples