NPO not registered with govt?

<p>Hello! :slight_smile: So I’m interested in starting a non-profit organization & I know what I want to do with it & where I would like to take it, but the thing is that I don’t want to waste so much time trying to register it under the government… especially if they don’t even approve it. So now I’m thinking, why not just start my organization with a group of people who are also interested, & just not go through that hassle? I know the organization won’t legally be recognized as a non-profit if I do that, but at least we’ll spend more time doing something towards our cause rather than trying to get the government to approve our appeal. I mean, I’m sure we could also apply for that along the road, but do you guys think this would still be a good way to do it? I know of some larger non-profits that would transfer our funds to the places they need to be. Any suggestions? :)</p>