Pros and cons of a CIC (FILM 01:09)
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Introduction
Welcome to the start of your journey! (FILM 01:19)
Course overview (FILM 0:35)
BUSTED! 10 myths of Social Enterprise (PDF)
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Community Interest Companies (CICs)
Introduction to CICs (FILM 0:22)
Key features of a CIC (FILM 01:31)
Types of CICs (FILM 01:01)
Pros and cons of a CIC (FILM 01:09)
How to register your CIC (FILM 01:46)
CIC36 forms from Companies House (LINK)
Articles of Association from Companies House (LINK)
Charities
Introduction to Charities (FILM 01:30)
Types of Charities (FILM 0:45)
Pros and cons of Charities (FILM 02:07)
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The Essential Trustee - a simple guide (PDF)
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Other Types of Organisation to Consider
Standard Companies (FILM 02:03)
Unincorporated Associations (FILM 02:07)
Registered Societies (FILM 02:46)
Explainers!
Explaining Not for Profit and For Profit (FILM 01:00)
Explaining Owners, Directors, Members and Shareholders (FILM 0:50)
Explaining Governing Documents (FILM 0:42)
Explaining Asset Locks (FILM 0:57)
Explaining Incorporated v Unincorporated (FILM 0:50)
Explaining Limited v Unlimited Liability (FILM 0:50)
Tools to help you make the right choice
Legal structures at a glance (PDF)
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Pros and cons of the 3 main structures (PDF)
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Decision making (PDF)
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