Day 1: Setting up and running a compliant social impact organisation

This workshop forms part of a two-day programme designed to support health and wellbeing projects in successfully launching, growing, and remaining sustainable.

Day 1 focuses on developing an understanding of organisational structures, governance responsibilities, and compliance requirements needed to build strong, accountable organisations.

Participants will gain practical guidance on:

• Choosing and reviewing the most appropriate organisational structure, including Social Enterprises, Co-operatives, Charities, CICs and Limited Companies
• Registering with Companies House and maintaining accurate records
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of directors, trustees and members
• Governance best practices, including how to review and strengthen existing frameworks
• Financial reporting, transparency and statutory obligations

The session will also include a practical compliance checklist walkthrough to help participants identify key actions required to operate effectively and responsibly.This workshop is suitable for community organisations, start-ups, social entrepreneurs, and anyone developing health and wellbeing initiatives within their community.

Please note this event will also be available online. The access link will be shared a few days prior to the session.

This event is delivered by Start Up Greenwich – a business support service designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses to build their entrepreneurial skills and confidence, as well as giving them access to business information and resources. We offer our members a variety of expert-led workshops, 1-2-1's with a business manager, access to business resources, opportunities to trade and test business ideas, co-working and office space, networking events and much more.

To sign up as member head here, or you can find us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

GLL Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme

The GLL Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme is a specialist business support offer designed to help social enterprises, co‑operatives and CIC organisations by offering a range of information, tools and support for those interested in developing or growing a social business.

The programme aligns closely with GLL’s social enterprise and co‑operative values and builds on the success of GLL’s national Start Up services delivered through GLL libraries. We encourage social impact businesses to access support through Start Up Greenwich, Start Up Bromley and Start Up Wandsworth workshops and events which will provide support for the growth and development of social impact businesses.

May & Moy is a firm of Chartered Management Accountants that offers business solutions in accounting and taxation. Our approach to service delivery is unique and tailored specifically to your business needs. We listen and work in partnership with you to proffer and implement the best systems and tools for your business. You can trust us to support your business.