Starting Up
Starting a voluntary organisation
Below are key platforms and resources to guide you through setting up a voluntary organisation. From step-by-step charity registration to expert advice, leadership support and practical tools, these links will help you start with confidence.

Curated resources to get you started
Step-by-step support for setting up your organisation.

Setup a charity
Set up a charity, step by step. There are 6 steps to setting up a charity.

Get advice
Need support? Unsure if you need to register as a charity? Speak to experts at Aston Mansfield. about organisational development.

Converting a CIC to a CIO
If you are a Community Interest Company (CIC) you can apply to convert directly to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

The Chief Executive’s first 100 days
The first 100 days as a new CEO can set the tone for everything that follows.

Setting up
Learn about the practical steps you need to take to set up your own organisation.

How to start a non-profit organisation
Thinking of starting a non-profit company? Here are the key things you need to know.

Explore more on Small Charity Support
This web-page has a series of leaflets intended to give you just a quick overview of the things that you will need to take into account in setting up a new small charity. It also offers some suggestions and guidance on completing the Charity Commission’s on-line application form.