Community Interest Companies

In this episode we talk to Giles Kerkham and Glenn Matthews from Larking Gowen about the pros and cons of becoming a CIC and give you some great examples of local social enterprises.

In this episode we talk to Liz Gifford specialist in charity law at Barker Gotelee about the reasons a voluntary organisation would become a charitable incorporated organisation, the process involved and the timescales.

In this episode we speak to Elizabeth Pearce, a specialist in strategic advice and leadership. We discuss decision making and organisational culture, quality and responsiveness as well as making agile decisions and financial controls.

In this episode we talk to Lucy Pakes from Ashtons HR consulting about the key considerations when employing staff for the first time. From recruitment to interview, polices to probation. We look at good practice and statutory obligations.

In this episode we talk to Tracey Reeve from Ipswich BMX Club about the exciting creation of their new BMX track. An initiative supported by Sarah Mortimer of Community Action Suffolk, and Suffolk ProHelp members including: William Dewar from KLH Architects, Adam Brown from Brix Brand & Creative and Martin Liddell from Sweco. The professionals we also talk to here have had input in a multidisciplinary way to enable this project to come to fruition. This is a great illustration of the range of ways Suffolk ProHelp can support a community project.

In this episode we are joined by Lee Green partner and Head of Insolvency and Recovery and Giles Kerkham Director of Not for Profit at Larking Gowen. We explore what it means to be insolvent, how to be aware of your charity’s finance, complying with duties to manage and safeguard your charity’s assets and what to do if you are facing financial difficulties.

In this episode we discuss what charities and community groups should consider when fundraising, who is responsible for raising funds, some pitfalls and the effect of Covid on fundraising.

In this episode we talk to Beverley Gedge of Skybridge Executive Recruitment and Coaching. We find out how coaching can benefit charity leaders and key issues for good recruitment in a changing climate.

We talk to Rebecca Cleal from Prettys solicitors about the process and content of leases, addressing key considerations for understanding and negotiating terms.

In conversation with Jetty Lane, MHA Larking Gowen and Andrew Laws Associates.