Legal Support for Community and Voluntary organisations

Legal support for community/voluntary sector.

CommLaw Legal Clinic (University of Sheffield)

CommLaw is a student-led pro bono project which prepares and delivers free commercial legal advice.

The Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre (QMLAC)

A free legal advice centre for individuals and businesses in London.

Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre

Free advice on a range of topics, such as choosing the right business structure for commercial property issues.

Trade Associations - Legal

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the legal sector.

Free Legal Support for Social Enterprises

Legal guidance on starting a business under 18 years old

Information to help people under the age of 18 with some of the important rules when starting a business at that age.

Corporate Identity Theft

Information and guidance on Corporate Identity Theft and what to do if you fall victim.

York Law School Clinic

Free legal advice for individuals and businesses in the North Yorkshire area.

FSB - Federation of Small Businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses is a a not-for-profit organisation which exists to serve the UK small community.

HKC Law Clinic

A free to access legal clinic run by law students at Sheffield Hallam University

Law Works: Not-For-Profits-Programme

The Not-For-Profits Programme brokers legal advice to small not-for-profit organisations on a wide range of legal issues.

IP (Unjustified Threats) Act for SMEs

Lawyers For Your Business (LFYB)

A free 30 minute legal consultation with a solicitor approved by the Law Society.

Start-Ed Commercial Law Clinic

Support and assistance on how to handle legal matters related to your business.

Sunderland Student Law Clinic

Free legal advice service to small businesses in the North East.

Portobello Business Centre

Offering free and subsidised information, advice and workshops for new trading small or micro-businesses.

Birmingham FLAG - University of Birmingham

Birmingham FLAG offers legal advice as is operated by students at the University of Birmingham.

Persons with Significant Control and the PSC Register

Legislation and guidance on Persons with Significant Control.

BPP Enterprise Clinic

Free legal advice to those looking to start a business or with existing businesses in England.

Umbrella Companies

General information about umbrella companies which act as intermediaries between a contractor and a particular organisation.

Northumbria Student Law Office

A free legal advice service to individuals and businesses in the North East.

Nottingham City Starting in Business Programme

Workshops for individuals looking to start a business in Nottingham City.

Subsidiaries, trading as business names, umbrella companies

Guidance on the sub-structure options for limited companies.

UWE Bristol Pro Bono Business Advice Clinic (University of the West of England)

A variety of legal advice services are available, including choosing a legal structure for your business.

How to Register a Limited by Guarantee Company

Information and guidance on how to register a Limited by Guarantee Company.

Introductory webinar to setting up a CIC

The CIC regulator has released a webinar to support businesses looking to start up a CIC.

Closing a Limited Company with an outstanding Bounce Back Loan (BBL)

Information on closing a limited company with an outstanding Bounce Back Loan

SME Centre of Excellence

A range of advice and support for all stages of business based in the North East of England.

Open To Export - Getting Started

Information and guidance on starting to export for the first time.

Gambling Commission

The Gambling Commission regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain.

UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs

Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.

Changes to Company Law - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

Legislation with a range of measures to reduce fraud in companies and partnerships registered at Companies House

Register of Overseas Entities

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

The options for businesses, and the information requirements, for resolving disputes out of court.

Startups.co.uk

Online resource for people starting and growing a business.

Phoenix company fraud

Phoenix company fraud occurs when a business goes bankrupt and a second company is started immediately after by the same owners.

Co Operatives UK

Support for co‑ops to start up and thrive through access to expert advice, events and training.

Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

Automatic Enrolment (Workplace Pensions)

Information and guides for employers about work related pensions and automatic enrolment.

Returns and refunds for goods bought in a shop/market stall

Information and guidance on returns and refunds on purchases from a shop or market stall.

Mentor Growth Programme

Mentor Growth Programme are aiming to support businesses in the area with essential business knowledge to help them grow.

Clackmannanshire Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce

A membership organisation supporting businesses in Dumfries and Galloway.

Federation of Master Builders

Are you a business operating in the building trade?

Business Gateway - Business Support Directory

An online support finder tool to access funding, advice and more in Leicester and Leicestershire.

VAST

Voluntary Action Stoke-On-Trent provide business support to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector.

Business Resilience Grant: Renfrewshire

50% match-funded grant from £1,000 up to £10,000

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

Information, support and advice for setting up a Social Enterprise.

Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce

A range of business support and networking opportunities are available.

Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking to access support to start or grow a business?

Doncaster Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking to grow your business? Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is a great source of business support.

North East Chamber of Commerce

A membership organisation offering support on a range of topics including business support, training and events.

British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.

Business Guardian Angel (AXA)

A free resource created by AXA Business Insurance to provide news and advice to support small businesses.

Talent Match

Support for businesses looking for help with recruitment and training needs.

Business Lincolnshire - Starting in Business Programme

A two-day workshops led by an experienced business trainer who will guide you through the nuts and bolts of starting and running a successful business.

Winchester Rural England Prosperity Fund

Grant funding available for Rural businesses in Winchester.

Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.

Small Business Guide

Useful resources for small businesses from Companies House

Communications and Internet Services Adjudication Scheme - (CISAS)

CISAS role is to resolve disputes related to communication and internet services.

Ordering Certified Copies & Certificates via Companies House

Information on how to request certified copies & certificates via companies house.

Self Assessment - More than one business

Key information on completing Self Assessment tax returns for more than one business.

Silverpreneurs

A programme to help people over the age of 50 to start a business.

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Somerset

Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.

Non-Executive Directors (NED)

Information on Non-Executive Directors and what Non-Executive Directors can bring to your business.

Lotteries, Raffles and Competitions

Information on the laws set out to run a lottery, raffle or competition.

Useful Resources and Contacts

Meanwhile Enterprise Grant Scheme - Breckland District Council

Breckland Council are offering business support and financial incentives to local businesses who are looking to occupy empty commercial premises in and around the market towns.

Shopfront Enhancement Scheme - North East Derbyshire Council

Grant funding is available for businesses and landlords to improve their street facing commercial properties within the district of North East Derbyshire.

Social Enterprise Newry, Mourne and Down (SENMD)

Advice and guidance on a wide range of topics to support people exploring social enterprise ideas.

BFA - British Franchise Association

British Franchise Association (BFA) is the original and largest not-for-profit trade association for franchising in the UK.

Food Standards Agency

Information on what the Food Standards Agency offers.

ICO - Complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls

Information and guidance on how to make complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls.

My Community Portal

My Community Portal is a portal for community rights information and grant programmes.

Nwes

Offers one-to-one business advice, a range of business and personal skills training courses.

ISBN - International Standard Book Number

If you wish to sell your publication through major bookselling chains, or internet booksellers, you will be legally required to have an ISBN

Apostille Certificates

Overseas banks and authorities will require Apostille certificates for those wishing to open a business bank account in their country of residence.

Distance Sales Consumer Contracts Regulations

Government regulations that came into force in 2014 and apply to most businesses selling goods, services or digital content to a consumer.