SETTING UP A NEW GROUP AND CHOOSING A LEGAL STRUCTURE
Want to start a new voluntary or community group? Find practical tips to get you started in this section.
If you’re thinking about setting up a new voluntary organisation, we recommend that you first consider whether a new group is needed.
If you decide to go ahead, read advice on how to get a group started, and learn more about the legal structures for voluntary organisations.
Legal structures for community groups and not-for-profit organisations
The Resource Centre website has the best guide to all the possible structures to consider
Legal structures for community groups and not-for-profit organisations | Resource Centre
NCVO KNOWLEDGE BANK - SETTING UP A NEW CHARITY
The many things to consider before making the big decision to set up a new organisation and what to do if you decide to go ahead.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
This 15 page guide from Social Enterprise UK takes you through the essentials from defining social enterprise, thinking about your social mission, market research, sales, marketing and branding, legal structures and business plans.