Not for profit - Creation

You may want to start a new organisation or to create new ways of operating. You could be taking your first steps towards registering a charity, founding a trust or setting up a community interest company. At these early stages, one thing’s certain, there are options available to you - some of which are more suited to your objectives than others.

Our lawyers have helped create many organisations. They’ll not only advise you on the best vehicle for your organisation but also on other essentials like people, premises, governance and funding.

Please choose an option below to find out how our lawyers can help you create your organisation in the most effective way.

  • Identifying people - not for profit
    You will need people with the appropriate skills to act as your board of trustees/directors, to make up the management team and to work in support roles. How will you put these teams together, and...
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  • Legal vehicle - not for profit
    What kind of an organisation is most appropriate for your needs, given what you are trying to achieve? We will help you weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of each type of legal entity (e.g. a...
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  • Resources required - not for profit
    Securing somewhere to operate from, start-up finance and initial supplies will all need to happen before you can really get going. The more robust you make your arrangements at the beginning (e.g. in...
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  • Setting objectives - not for profit
    Clarifying what you want your organisation to achieve is critical to ensuring you set off in the right direction, and will determine some of the answers to the other steps that are set out below. For...
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  • Trustees' support - not for profit
    The voluntary nature of trusteeship often masks the wide range of responsibilities and obligations which go hand-in-hand with a trustee appointment. We help new and existing trustees understand their...
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