Charity set up and structure
Advice on where and how to get help in setting up or structuring your charity, or closing it down.
Setting up a new charity or Community Interest Company (CIC)?
Whilst we have a wealth of support we can provide to already established charities and CICs, setting up a new charity or CIC isn’t something we are able to help with directly. However, we have some webinars and resources that may be useful and there is also a huge amount of information and support available elsewhere which you will find in the links below.
Tools and tips for setting up a charity/CIC
Charity structures
Guide to choosing a structure
A helpful guide to the pros and cons of different charitable organisation structures from Bevan Buckland LLP.
Charity Organisational Structures and CICs Explained (Bevan Buckland)
Incorporating a charity - what to consider
A step by step guide on what to do and what to consider when incorporating a charity.
Incorporating a Charity - why is it important? (Bevan Buckland)
Do your trustees know their financial responsibilities and liabilities?
Cranfield Trust volunteer, Caroline Clark, shares her experience and knowledge on incorporating a charity.
Blog: Financial uncertainty or risk of insolvency?
Closing down a charity
Helpful advice from NCVO if you're closing down a charity
Help and guidance when closing down a charity
Legal structures
This is a short guide to the legal structures most commonly associated with charities and social enterprise from Anthony Collins Solicitors.
LEGAL STRUCTURES FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AT A GLANCE
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Do you need advice on closing down a charity?
In 2019 the Stewarding Loss project set out to explore how and what can be done to support organisational endings which are responsible, intelligent and compassionate. They developed four resources to support better organisational endings.
