Changing structure

Video: Setting up a charity or social enterprise

An overview of some of the key considerations when deciding upon the legal structure for setting up a new charity or social enterprise.

Video: The basics of being a Trustee

A 1 hour long video covering the roles and responsibilities of trustees, charity lexicon and conflicts of interest.

Risk assessment template

A risk assessment template which your organisation can use to identifying the hazards that are the real priorities in your case

Health and Safety policy template for small groups

A health and safety policy template specifically for small groups without paid staff.

Health and Safety policy template

A template for a health and safety policy which your organisation can adapt to suit your requirements.

Sample volunteer safety and lone working policy

This sample policy document is for an organisation to adapt or develop to meet its own specific needs.

Changing your charity’s governing document

Charity Commission PDF guide to changing your charity’s governing document.

Advantages & Disadvantages of Legal Structures

Guide to the different legal structures of main forms of charities, social enterprises and societies, including advantages and disadvantages of each.

How to make changes to your charity’s governing document

Guidance on making changes to your charity's governing documents including changes you can make yourself and which others need Charity Commission permission.

Robert’s Rules of Order Minute Taking

How to take minutes using RoD (Roberts Rules of Order)