We can support you to set up a new community group, voluntary organisation or even charity and help to turn your ideas in to a reality.
This section includes advice on getting like-minded people involved, deciding the purpose of your group, and agreeing a set of rules or principles that will govern your group. We also offer information about things you may need to do, such as open a bank account and allocate roles in the group, as well as about the different legal structures that a community group or organisation can use and how to set up different types of organisation.
See our Information Sheets below or contact us for further support.

Case Study: Autism Better Together
Who are Autism Better Together? Autism Better Together is a peer-led support and friendship group for autistic adults living in...

Case Study: Panama Swimming Club
Who are Panama Swimming Club? Panama Swimming Club (PSC) has been part of Whitley Bay’s coastal community since 1930. Based...

Case Study: North Shields Fishermen’s Heritage Project
About North Shields Fishermen’s Heritage Project North Shields Fishermen’s Heritage Project (“NSFHP”) are a Registered Charity established in 2015. The...