Applying for funding: the ultimate guide
This guide from the Big Lottery Fund brings together a collection of their most popular fundraising advice blogs. …
OSCR Updated: Equality Strategy 2016-18
OSCR have just published their updated Equality Strategy which shows how they will work to ensure that equality continue …
The Small Business and Enterprise Act
The Small Business and Enterprise Act came into force in 2015 affecting all companies and LLP’s in the UK. The act aims …
The Social Enterprise Code of Practice
The Scottish SE community has set down the values and behaviours by which we recognise each other. We refer to this document as a voluntary code of practice – or simply the Code. Whereas a mandatory set of rules runs the risk of inviting dispute and division – it is hoped that this voluntary code can provide the basis for a self regulating community.
Registrar’s rules and powers
The registrar of companies has a range of powers which are in Part 35 of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act). This guidance tells you what …
OSCR Guidance
This guidance is aimed at anyone who is considering setting up a charity. It will also be useful to advisers to charities and anyone working with charities, …
OSCR Joint Statement
OSCR and Senscot Legal have been looking at some of the regulatory challenges which can arise for social enterprises whi …
Data Protection
This guide is for those who have day-to-day responsibility for data protection. It explains the purpose and effect of ea …
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It replaced pre …
Contracts of employment
Acas provides free guidance for employers, employees and representatives that can be instantly downloaded. We cover a wide range …
Community Interest Company Guidance
The CIC legal structure supports a wide range of activities, they range from very small local projects to multi-million …