Copy of Setting up as a Community Interest Company
Becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC) is an exciting step forward for groups or organisations that want to be a business and have social impact. However, you will need to think about some key issues first, to make sure you’re doing the right thing for you and your social enterprise. This briefing covers why and how to set up as a CIC, and how to run well once you are set up.
Setting up as a Community Interest Company
Becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC) is an exciting step forward for groups or organisations that want to be a business and have social impact. However, you will need to think about some key issues first, to make sure you’re doing the right thing for you and your social enterprise. This briefing covers why and how to set up as a CIC, and how to run well once you are set up.
Community Learning West: Intro To Office Skills & Business Admin [external event]
An intermediate online computer course which will cover using Word, spreadsheets and Powerpoint presentations. It will link in with National Careers Service. Laptops and data may be available for learners for this course. Hosted by Community Learning West.
What is a Google Ad Grant and does my charity need it? [external event]
Qualifying non-profits can access £7,000 per month to use for pay-per-click (PPC) ads that are shown in Google’s search results. These can be used to raise awareness, attract donors or recruit volunteers. This online webinar will outline Google Ads Grants and the considerations you need to make to decide if is the right tool for your organisation. Hosted by UWE Bristol.
In It Together: Skills for Listening and Care [external event]
A FREE workshop for young change-makers hosted by Self Injury Support.
Effective impact reporting: improving the way you collect, report on and analyse data
In this interactive session, we’ll hear from Chloe Parker of Core Insights who will share her tips and tricks on how to get more from your data.
Online Fundraising Strategies [external event]
This course is designed for non-profit organisations who need support in becoming more digital. It will look at how to use technology to ensure that your organisation can develop online fundraising strategies and stand out within a digital world. Hosted by UWE Bristol.
Digital Leader Programme for 3rd Sector Organisations [external event]
Charities are undergoing the most radical change since our inception; how the public choose to interact, staff communicate with each other and the ways in which external agencies want to work with us. We know that charities do not operate in a vacuum and cannot stand still in the increasingly digital world we work and live in.
Over the course of three sessions, the programme will explore the key strategic challenges and opportunities that digital presents to your organisation and will help you to develop new capabilities and plans to address the digital challenge head-on.
Hosted by UWE Bristol.
Bath and North East Somerset Social Entrepreneurs Programme [external event]
Do you have an enterprising idea to improve communities in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES)? Or are you a more established social enterprise looking to increase your impact and trading income?
The School for Social Entrepreneurs is offering practical learning, a grant, coaching and a supportive network for start-up or more established social enterprises (a business that trades for a social purpose). It’s free and it’s mostly online.
Setting up as a Community Interest Company
Becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC) is an exciting step forward for groups or organisations that want to be a business and have social impact. However, you will need to think about some key issues first, to make sure you’re doing the right thing for you and your social enterprise. This briefing covers why and how to set up as a CIC, and how to run well once you are set up.