This new course will cover all the key points around setting up and running your group effectively, along with choosing the right legal structure and charitable or non charitable status, depending upon your project or activity, what you plan to do and where your income is coming from. Including looking at how to become:
A registered charity,
A community interest company,
A limited company
A co-operative society
A community benefit society
An Unincorporated association, club or
Amateur Sports Club
....And some of the key hallmarks of a well-run organisation which funders like to see.
Booking is essential and the venue is full accessible for people with disabilities.
Title: Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Group
Date: Thursday 8th October 2026
Time: 10.00am-1.30pm
Tutor: Andy Kershaw BA (Hons) Law, DMS
Venue: Virtual Classroom (Zoom)
Cost: £40 for Voluntary & Community Groups.
£80 for Statutory Bodies & consultants

PLEASE NOTE: A number of free or discounted places are available to voluntary & community groups in South Yorkshire please email us with a request enquiries@syfab.org.uk

(Zoom links are sent in advance of the session, so pease ensure that you give us the email and contacts details for the person attending the course if you are booking it for someone else)
Interested?
You must book a place through our website. Please register with the email address you would like the Zoom invitation sent to.
*Places on the session are limited; We are planning further dates for this course so don't worry if you cannot attend this one. To register your interest in future sessions please contact andy@syfab.org.uk
We accept bookings using the following payment methods:
• Online using debit/credit card or Paypal account
The quickest and easiest way to book places is to book and pay instantly online using the online booking system in the green box below. Select "Card/Paypal" for this option. Payment can be made by debit or credit card, or through your Paypal account if you have one. Your booking will then be confirmed immediately by email.
• Online followed by BACS
If you prefer to pay by BACS, you can provisionally reserve your place online by selecting "BACS / Cheque" on the payment screen. You then need to make a BACS payment using the details in the reservation email we send you. Please contact us if you are only able to pay by cheque or if you require an invoice for payment. Once we've received your payment, we will confirm your place by email.
You can download our payment and cancellation terms and conditions here.
For further enquiries email andy@syfab.org.uk
Cost per place£40.00. £40.00 for Sheffield groups.