Find out what delivering public services means and if you can get funding from public sector organisations
Learn more about the commissioning cycle
Learn about charity trading, the different types and when to set up a trading subsidiary.
Learn what charity trading is and the different types.
Learn how different types of charity trading are treated for tax.
When do charities need to consider VAT and what are the exemptions?
Learn more about what corporate fundraising is and if you should try it
Learning about what crowdfunding is
How to formally launch your consortium and invite organisations to join
How to set up the central hub that will run the consortium business, scope for contracts, network with commissioners and bring in contracts
How consortium members can work together to bid for, and hopefully win, contracts
Information on the types of charity mergers and the different reasons for merging
This page highlights key questions to think about before making the decision to merge
Actions to ensure a planned merger is in the best interests of your organisations and beneficiaries
Things to consider in the run-up to a formal merger
Planning the process with stakeholders and making sure you are clear about the role of your organisation’s regulator is key
What to consider once your merger has completed
A guide to implementing local Compact agreements between voluntary organisations and local authorities, health services, and government departments