Have you got the right structure for your organisation? Should your organisation be a CIC, Limited Company, Sole Trader?

If you have considered reviewing or changing the TYPE of organisation which you operate under, eg. transferring to a CIC – Community Interest Company/Social Enterprise, then join this session and find out more from a local expert.

Coffee and tea's available on the day

Outline of the Workshop:

9.30 Welcome and brief introduction to the session and Ian from CASE.

9.35 - 10.10 Section 1 - Overview of different structures:

• What are the different structures for organisations
• What is the process for setting these up
• What are the pro's and con's of each

• Example of a sports organisation which changes to a Community Interest Company, why they did this and the benefits for them.

Question and Answer session on section 1.

10.10-10.50 Section 2 – How could this work for me and my situation?

• Outline of do's and don'ts to help you on your journey.
• How you can convert from one structure to another, eg. a Limited Company to a Community Interest Company as an example.
• How you can run the two organisations in parallel
• What does all this mean if I am self employed?
• Brief information around Tax Structures, Invoicing and PAYE payments in relation to the structure of your organisation
• What does this mean for you around 'control of the organisation' and decision making
• What are my responsibilities in relation to reporting?

Question and answer session on section 2

10.50 – 11.05 Summary - Next steps and where to go for help.

Coffee and networking time

Make the most of the time available with Ian to explore your situation further and help you in your decision and any actions around this.

Background Information:

CASE is an employee-owned enterprise which works alongside people to set up social enterprises and co-operatives across the East Midlands. CASE are looking forwards to celebrating our 40th anniversary next year and continue to offer one to one support throughout the life of your enterprise.

They offer advice on a wide range of enterprise advice including:

• Starting up and making the right decisions for you
• What is a co-operative and social enterprise ?
• Registering your enterprise as a social enterprise
• Governance
• Reviewing ways of working
• Strategy
• Social investment including community shares