We have pulled together a list of useful links to excellent resources on setting up a group or organisation, including a social enterprise.
The Charity Commission
The Charity Commission Guidance from setting up a charity to closing a charity and everything in between.
The Resource Centre
Have lots of simple resources on setting up not-for-profit groups from community groups through to charities, including the necessary governance documents, constitutions and legal structures
Locality
Have lots of resources for community groups, including Governance and Legal Structures.
Power to Change
Have links to resources for starting a community business.
GOV.UK
Resources for setting up a social enterprise.
Plunkett Foundation
Have lots of early stage resources for community businesses.
UnLtd
Have lots of free resources to support social enterprises including legal help guides and is social enterprise the right model?