How-to Guide
Choosing a structure & registering your organisation
It is important to consider if you need to become a legal entity to carry out your community energy project, let’s look at some of the options your organisation may wish to consider.
Depending on what project and activities you wish to pursue and the funding you need to bring in, you may not always need to become a legal organisation or entity.
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Community Energy London’s
10 Step Guide has more information to help you decide if registering as a legal entity is the pathway for your organisation.
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Humshaugh Net Zero CIC
have created a page of useful FAQs to consider when deciding on which organisational structure to choose.
If you do decide registering as a legal entity is the pathway for you, then there are a number of options for you to consider and places to seek advice on steps needed.
You can find further resources for registration and support services to help below:
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A guide to legal structures for community-owned businesses
Created by the Plunkett Foundation, their guide on legal structures will help you to select the most suitable legal structure for your community business.
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Co-operatives UK
have created a page of useful FAQs to consider when deciding on which organisational structure to choose.
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Wrigleys Solicitors
Email for bespoke registration support.