Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing incorporated companies in the UK, essential if the association is incorporated. Covers company formation, management, administration, and directors' duties.

Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation governing partnerships in England and Wales, relevant if the association is structured as a partnership.

Charities Act 2011: Key legislation for charitable organizations, applicable if the association has charitable status. Covers registration, operation, and regulation of charities.

Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation covering employment rights, responsibilities, and protections for both employers and employees.

Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace and service provision.

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards.

UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection framework governing how personal data must be handled and protected.

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR.

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific regulations governing electronic communications, marketing, and privacy.

Finance Acts: Annual legislation implementing the government's financial and taxation policies.

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT obligations and compliance.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights and governing business-to-consumer contracts.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and establishes which terms may be unenforceable.

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Legislation governing commercial property leases and tenant rights, if applicable to the association's operations.

Corporate Governance Code: Set of principles and guidelines for good corporate governance practices in UK companies.