Starting your organisation

This section is concerned with information and guidance on all those matters that trustees need to consider when starting an organisation. These may include:

  • Initial planning
  • Stakeholder involvement
  • Legal structures
  • Governing documents
  • Charitable status
  • Sources of help

WCVA Information sheets:
1.1 First steps - from idea to action
1.2 Involving the community
1.3 Involving service users
1.4 Planning your work
1.5 Choosing legal structures
1.6 Charitable status
1.7 Where to go for help

Guidance:
Registering a Charity guidance page - Charity Commission
The Charities Act 2006 information page - Charity Commission
Charities Act 2006
Explanatory Notes to Charities Act 2006
Governance and Organisational Structures - Governance Hub
Constitution for small groups (Dec07)
WCVA Network article - The Community Interest Company
WCVA Network article - The Community Interest Company (part 2)