Section 22: Use of Foundation name

22. Use of Foundation name (1) A Foundation shall ensure that its name is clearly stated— (a) in every written communication sent by it or on its behalf; and (b) on every document issued or signed by it or on its behalf, and which evidences or creates a legal obligation of the Foundation. (2) Where the name of a Foundation is incorrectly stated in a document which evidences or creates a legal obligation of the Foundation and the document is issued or signed by or on behalf of the Foundation, every person who issued or signed the document shall be liable to the same extent as the Foundation, unless— (a) the person who issued or signed the document proves that the person in whose favour the obligation was incurred was aware at the time the document was issued or signed that the obligation was incurred by the Foundation; or (b) the Court before which the document is produced is satisfied that it would not be just and equitable for the person who issued or signed the document to be so liable. (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), a Foundation may use a generally recognised abbreviation of a word or words in its name where it is not misleading to do so. (4) Where, within a period of 12 months immediately preceding a public notice given by a Foundation, the name of the Foundation is changed, the Foundation shall ensure that the notice states— (a) the change of name of the Foundation; and (b) the name or names of the Foundation before the change. F22A – 15 [Issue 4] Foundations Act PART IV – REGISTRATION