Setting Up an Arts Organisation: Not-for-Profit Structures

Training Course | 15 June to 11 July | £15

If you’re exploring how to turn a creative idea into a formal organisation, this session will help you understand your options and take practical steps forward.

Designed for artists, freelancers, and early-stage founders, this training breaks down the process of setting up a not-for-profit, Community Interest Company (CIC), or charity in a clear and accessible way.

What you’ll learn

• When and why to set up an organisation
• The different legal structures available
• How to choose the right structure for your work
• Defining your purpose or charitable aims
• Practical essentials like banking and insurance
• Clear next steps to move your idea forward

What to expect

• Straightforward, jargon-free guidance
• Interactive sessions with space to ask questions
• Practical advice you can apply immediately

About the trainer

The course is led by Christina Poulton, who has extensive experience supporting artists and organisations across the UK. She has helped hundreds of creatives set up and manage organisations, including the successful establishment of multiple charities and CICs in recent years.

Why join

• Build confidence in making the right structural decisions
• Save time by understanding the process from the start
• Gain expert insight from someone experienced in the sector

Whether you’re at the idea stage or ready to set things up, this training gives you the clarity and direction to move forward.

Book your place now.