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Should you set up a new charity?
Questions to ask before setting up a charity or voluntary organisation.
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Legal forms for voluntary organisations
The legal forms available to organisations, plus a guide to charitable structures and what to consider when making your decision.
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Charitable status
Do you want charity status? Do you need to join the charity register?
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What are social enterprises?
Your new organisation may be more suited to the model of a social enterprise but the term spans a range of legal forms.
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Writing a constitution
A constitution is the governing document of your organisation that details your purposes and the rules and decision making structures.
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Who's in control - working out your governance structure
The basis of most legal forms is a two-tier power structure whereby a small group of individuals is responsible for the running of the ...
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Glossary
A glossary unpicking some of the key terms.
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Further resources
Other useful resources for getting started in the voluntary sector.
Setting up a 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.
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