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BUSINESS STRUCTURE SET UP
All the steps and paperwork involved in setting up a new business structure are tiresome and confusing. You miss one detail and you have to start all over again…
We’ve been doing it for a while and know the tricks of the trade, so we can ensure your social enterprise is incorporated quickly and smoothly. All you need to do it provide the information and we take care of the rest.
TYPES OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE STRUCTURES
BUSINESS STRUCTURES WE SET UP FOR YOUWe can help you set up the following structures:
Community Interest Company
Limited by Guarantee Company
Charity
SETTING UP A NEW BUSINESS
THE PROCESS OF SETTING UP A LEGAL BUSINESS STRUCTUREThis can seem like quite a daunting process…
⇾ Which business structure should you choose?
⇾ What information do you need to provide to the government officials?
⇾ What problems could arise and slow down the process?
WE MAKE THINGS EASY
WE DO THE PAPERWORK, YOU DO YOUR THINGWe’re here to make this quick and easy. You tell us about you and the organisation you want to set up, we deal with everything else. That’s it!
No more long forms, boring queues, or hours wasted trying to figure out where it all went wrong.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE SET UP - WHAT YOU GET
BUSINESS STRUCTURE SET UP END RESULTSA registered legal structure
Based on the information you give us, we’ll incorporate your organisation for you.
Discounts on our other services
After you set up your business structure, there are several other services we offer that will help your social enterprise grow.
Advice on the best business structure
There are several to choose from, and our expert consultants can recommend the best choice based on your activities and goals.
A community of social entrepreneurs
We will put you in touch with our other clients so you can also support each other.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE SET UP PROCESS
The School of Social Sustainability is here to help your social enterprise start up and grow into a success.
Setting up a new business structure can be a very time-taking process when you don’t know the tricks of the trade. Let us take over this process for you, and save lots of energy and frustration.
Consultation
Contact us to book a free 15 minute consultation.
Give Us Your Details
We let you know what information we need from you in order to complete the forms.
“The Behind The Scenes”
You don’t need to worry about the process, because we take care of everything and make sure your business structure is set up without a hitch.
Great Results
You can start trading as a new organisation.
OUR OTHER SERVICES
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CONSULTANCY SERVICES
GRANT FUNDING
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
ONE-TO-ONE MASTERCLASSES
Join us on a personalised 1-day masterclass and dive into a social entrepreneurship topic that will fuel significant business growth.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about social enterprises in the UK and their structures.
What are the organizational forms or legal structures a social enterprise can take on?
- Community Interest Company
- Limited by Guarantee Company
- Charity
Does a social enterprise need a board?
Yes. Ideally you need 3 individuals over the age of 18.
What qualifies as a social enterprise?
“A business with primarily social objectives, whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners”. Find a complete guide to legal forms for social enterprise HERE.
Does a grant have to be repaid?
No, all grant funding is not required to be repaid, except in circumstances where the funds have been misappropriated.
How do I start a social enterprise?
To start a social enterprise, you need to decide on the social impact you want to deliver or the social problem you want to solve. You must also consider how you plan to make money apart from grant funding.
How do social enterprises get funding?
Most social enterprises start by getting grant funding. However, for long-term sustainability it is essential that the organisation gives attention to generating a trading income. (If you’re not sure how to build a business plan that helps you do that, we can support you through our Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme. –hypelinked)
Can social enterprise be for-profit?
Yes. As a matter of fact, it is important that a social enterprise generates profits so that they can meet their cost and have money for growth and investment for the future.
SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS
‘Just start’ – Do more than talk about it. Take actions and small steps, such as writing down your idea, attending a seminar, reading a book, and talking to somebody.