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No matter the size, all organisations need to plan. Doing so will highlight both opportunities and challenges. Planning should be about two important aspects: priorities and people.

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A formal business plan can help your organisation establish and achieve aims and objectives. Find out what’s required depending on your legal structure and charitable status
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Any business planning exercise needs to consider the risks of the planned activity, including the financial risks. Evaluating the risks and taking appropriate action will put your organisation in a stronger position
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Consider appropriate arrangements for financial reserves for your organisation and understand the impact of large reserves
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Discover how these processes can play an important role in your business planning, helping to ensure the effectiveness of your organisation
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There are many different ways in which voluntary sector organisations can work together, both informally and more formally. Find out how mergers and collaborations might help you
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