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Setting up a legal entity for impact

Posted on 10 September 2025

In this session Kieran John, Managing Associate covers how to set up a legal entity for impact, the key considerations for structuring it to achieve your aims, and practical guidance on building your team and protecting your venture. It also explains how our law firm supports early-stage impact companies and their funders with legal advice and training. 

This session has 5 parts 

  • Part 1 explores avenues to impact and provides a definition of an impact venture. 
  • Part 2 discusses legal structures and starting a company, including the roles of directors and owners. 
  • Part 3 covers governance structures, highlighting where founders and investors fit in. 
  • Part 4 outlines the four key impact models in England - CIC, social enterprise, B Corp, and impact venture - with pointers to help founders decide which is most suitable. 
  • Part 5 explains how to fund your impact. 

The session is available on-demand, so you can watch, pause, or revisit the content at your convenience. 

You’ll be able to download the deck, and also use the QR codes and links to access other hopefully helpful resources.   Once you’re ready to move to implementation. 

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