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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)
The Essential Trustee - view only
The Essential Trustee - a simple guide (PDF)
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The Essential Trustee - Charity Commission full guidance (LINK)
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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Community Interest Companies (CICs)

This section will talk you through everything you need to know about Community Interest Companies or CICs, to help decide whether this could be the right structure for you.

7 Lessons