Do you have an inspired idea that could make a real difference in your community?

Our Community Development Team are here to help you turn your idea into reality. We will work to enable you to have an effective and robust group ready to start, grow and thrive.

In order to get any funding, pay for insurance or volunteer expenses a new group will need a bank account. You should set up an account in the name of the organisation and it is sensible to have at least two signatories who are unrelated. You must also get insurance for your organisation. The type depends on your group and your activities.

You can start to raise funds for your group as soon as you start the registration process to be a charity or CIC or if you have your committee and governing document set up for an community group.

There is a lot of digital information out there which can be overwhelming.

These are our recommendations of great websites which have a wealth of information for setting up a group:

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