Resource Library: Starting Up

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Starting Up

1a. Before you start - Community Group first step

1b. Charity types - how to choose a structure

1c. How to write a charity's governing document

1d. Writing your charitable objects

1e. How to set up a Charity

1f. Setting up a Social Enterprise

1g. Community Interest Companies (CIC) - Information and Guidance

1h. How to form a CIC - Guidance Chapters

1i. CICs Business Activities Forms and Guidelines

1j. Business Plan Template