Starting a social enterprise **REGISTRATION CLOSED**

It is aimed at organisations who are considering starting a social enterprise and want some guidance on how to proceed and questions that they need to ask themselves.

It will cover:

• What is a social enterprise
• What are the legal structures a social enterprise can have
• What to think about when starting a social enterprise
• Tips and advice from local social enterprises

Amanda Johnston from SENI will give an overview of What is A Social Enterprise, what is the differences between operating as a charity and as a social enterprise and whether community groups/charities should consider starting a trading arm of a social enterprise and the differing legal structures you can be operate as, including the importance of having a board. 

The three other speakers will talk about their experience starting and running social enterprises - more details to follow.