Setting up a Social Enterprise - June 2026

About this event

Are you thinking of starting a social enterprise to tackle a social problem, or tacking on a fee-earning component to help fund your existing not-for-profit? Perhaps you have an existing social enterprise and want to make sure you’re doing it ‘right’. 

Wherever you are in the journey, this introductory webinar will give you an overview of the legal issues and options available for structuring your social enterprise. You'll learn about the key choices you need to make to ensure that the model you choose has the greatest impact to achieve your purpose and financial goals.   

Here is what participants thought:

• “Presentation made it very easy to understand such complex information.” 

• “Loads of learnings across all the important sections of startup to structure.” 

• “Thanks. Great work. You do an important role and I wish I could find funding for you!” 

We'll cover:

• What is a social enterprise?   

• Five issues to consider in setting up your social enterprise   

• Overview of different legal structures available   

• Charity status and tax concessions - what these are and how to get them  

You'll receive:

• 75 minutes of plain-language training from a lawyer

• Copy of webinar recording (accessible for 3 months) and slide handout

• Information on further resources and support

Who should attend:

Staff, committee members and volunteers of not-for-profit organisations who are considering creating or have started to create a social enterprise.

Can't make it live on the day? That's ok! Everyone who registers receives the post-webinar email containing the recording, slide handout and other information and resources, so you can catch up whenever it suits you.

Registrations close at 12:00pm AEST on the day of the webinar.