The Charity's commision has a slightly long and drawn out process, but
not one that will be
beyond anyone here =P. Theoretically, I suppose that those things must be
simlutaneous
because a charity isn't a charity until it is registered. Angela's replied anyway ;) (just...)
Perhaps a better place to formulate our governing document, our bylaws, our territory, &c. would be on a website for the chapter. I understand James already has purchased suitable domains - a Wiki could be placed here. This would not be new - I believe the German wiki already has a website? Further, something tangible (however tangible a website may be) may be the catalyst necessary to kicking this project off the ground...
Oldak.