Starting a group

Starting a group

Our resources for charities, societies and groups will give you all the information you need to start a group, from constitutions to governing documents.

If you are thinking about starting a new community group this…
What is an Unincorporated Association? An unincorporated association…
Most community groups need to have a bank account in the name…
What Is the Management Committee? The management committee (sometimes…

Further guidance

NCVO's website has a comprehensive section about setting up a…
For further information read the Charity Commission's guidance on checking if a new charity is the best option.
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