At 18:19 +0100 26/8/08, Thomas Dalton wrote:
LINX remains a company limited by guarantee, and not a charity.
We intend to be both a company limited by guarantee *and* a charity. Charitable status is absolutely necessary for one of our key goals, which is accepting tax-deductible donations from the UK.
Yes, I see that.
The "Memorandum and Articles of Association" makes interesting reading:-
In what way? I've only had a quick glance at it (it's rather long), but it looks like pretty much what I'd expect for a company like that.
There was clause about community and project support. That's all.
Perhaps the ethos of LINX could be a part of the future plans for
Wikimedia UK?
What do you considered to be their "ethos"? They're a completely different company. They are a way for several for-profit companies to work together more efficiently, we are a way for various individuals to work together to further to goals of a non-profit (the WMF). I don't see the connection.
Yes, they are a completely different company.
Sorry I spoke,
Gordo