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How to start a charity

Interested in starting a charity? Join this one-stop workshop to find out how.

About How to start a charity

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Do you want to have a positive impact and change lives? Starting a charity could be for you. This practical workshop is designed for community leaders, aspiring social entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to make a difference through their work. Whether you have an idea for a cause already or are just interested in exploring social impact, this session is for you.

By attending this workshop, you will:

  • understand how to start and structure a charity
  • learn how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls
  • take away practical next steps to get your charity off the ground
  • gain confidence in your idea and find out how to make a difference in your community.
  • Leanne Pero

    Leanne Pero MBE is a multi- award- winning social entrepreneur, speaker, author, host and breast cancer survivor.

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    She set up her first social enterprise 25 years ago when she was just 15 years old, since then she has successfully fundraised over half a million pounds to run community programmes for young people all over London. 

About the Business & IP Centre

The British Library Business & IP Centre supports people to start, protect and grow their businesses. More information is available on our website

You are welcome to take part in our regular programme of workshops and events. View our full programme of events

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