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Step-by-step Guide
Starting a not-for-profit or community group? This essential guide walks you through the critical steps to establish a solid foundation for your organisation. From defining your mission and choosing the right legal structure to recruiting a leadership team and adopting governance documents, this resource supports you to build with clarity and confidence.
You’ll also find guidance on:
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Avoiding duplication and mapping local need
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Understanding registration requirements for different legal forms
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Creating core policies for safety, inclusion and compliance
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Planning for income generation and long-term sustainability
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Whether you're setting up a charity, CIC or informal group, this guide is a must-read for anyone starting out.
Are You Funding Ready?
Before you apply for funding, preparation is key. This guide helps your organisation take the necessary steps to be funding-ready, improving your chances of success and saving time along the way.
Inside, you'll find practical advice on:
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Essential documents and policies every funder expects
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Setting up a dedicated resource library to support applications
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What to include about your history, aims, finances, impact and delivery track record
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Tips on demonstrating compliance, partnerships and stakeholder engagement
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If you're a new group or an established organisation looking to improve your funding success, this guide will help you get your house in order before you approach funders.
GDPR Privacy Notice Template
If your organisation collects or uses personal data, you’re legally required to explain how and why, and a good privacy notice does just that. This resource provides a straightforward, editable example to help you write your own, with guidance on what to include and why it matters.
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It covers everything from lawful bases and data rights to how long you should keep information and who it can be shared with. There’s also space to include your own retention schedules and contact details, plus links back to the ICO for when you need more detail or clarity.
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A helpful starting point if you’re writing a privacy notice for the first time — or reviewing an old one that needs bringing up to date.
GDPR Beginner's Guide
Not sure where to start with GDPR? This practical guide breaks down the basics, helping you understand what personal data is, why it matters and what your responsibilities are when handling it.
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It takes you through key questions to ask when collecting data, how to store it safely, and how to respond to things like Subject Access Requests or data breaches. There's also advice on transparency, updating your policies and whether you need to register with the ICO.
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Clear and straightforward, this guide is designed to help you build confidence and good habits when it comes to data protection.
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