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CAG Devon

Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon is here to support and empower community groups to act towards a more sustainable future. Working in partnership with Iridescent Ideas CIC, we are offering these courses to our community for free, to enable them to access training and to develop their knowledge and skills.

CAG Devon Courses

An Introduction to Social Enterprise

A simple introduction to the concept of social enterprise, what it means and why it's a great business model for people and planet.
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Choosing the right structure for your organisation

This course explains the common organisational forms that social enterprises, community projects and charities adopt: key features, pros & cons and real-life considerations, guiding you through the decision-making process.
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Setting up a Community Group

This course will take you step by step through the process of setting up a community group. It covers the key features and concepts, pros & cons and real-life considerations, giving you practical resources andguiding you through the decision-making process and your next steps.
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Choose the right structure: decision-making tool

This simple resource shows you at a glance the considerations you will probably have to take into account when deciding which legal structure is best for your organisation.
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Setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC)

This course will show you how to register your Community Interest Company. It provides advice and practical step-by-step support to guide you through the process and ensure you get your organisation up and running as quickly and easily as possible.
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Setting up a Charity

This course will show you how to register your Charity. It provides advice and practical step-by-step support to guide you through the process and ensure you get your organisation up and running as quickly and easily as possible.
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Setting your Vision, Mission and Values

This course explores the defining features of social enterprise; how you put a vision and a mission at the heart of your business; how you create values for your organisation; and the financial purpose of how you make money. Plus exercises, templates and practical steps to help you.
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Writing a Business Plan

Everything you need to know to write a successful business plan, including who and what your business plan is for, what to include and why, financial information, key people, your marketing strategy and what's next.
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Measuring your Social Impact

Prove It! How to measure the difference you make and use it effectively. This course will walk you through WHY, WHAT and HOW to measure and manage your impact AND how to use this powerful information to help you develop your organisation or business and earn income.
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Finding Social Investment, Funding & Finance

Everything you need to know about the different ways you can generate income for your business or organisation, what will work best for you and how to access it. Plus some great tips and tools to use along the way!
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