Charity set up and structure

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

Further good advice from NCVO on what to do if you’re facing closure but currently fundraising

Closing down: What to do if you’re currently fundraising

More advice about closing a registered charity from Connected Voice

Closing a registered charity

Decelerator (previously Stewarding Loss) holds a directory of (paid) consultants who will be able to work directly with charities and support them through the closure process. This is not a free service however they can provide a free 1 hour counselling support to closure leads.

Find out more about Decelerator