Dravero/What is a Purpose-Led Organisation?

  • Free

What is a Purpose-Led Organisation?

  • Course
  • 28 Lessons

Every purpose-led organisation begins with a desire to make a positive difference.

This free course will help you explore how to turn that intention into a practical idea. You'll look at purpose, need, sustainability, legal structures and how to test your thinking before making bigger commitments.

Includes practical resources, short knowledge checks and access to the Dravero community.

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who is exploring an idea that could create positive social, community or environmental change.

It may be particularly useful if you:

  • have an idea but aren't sure where to start;

  • are wondering whether you need to set up an organisation at all;

  • want to understand whether there is a genuine need for your idea;

  • are thinking about how your idea could become sustainable;

  • are considering a charity, Community Interest Company (CIC) or another structure; or

  • want to test your thinking before committing significant time or money.

You don't need any previous knowledge or a fully developed idea. The course is designed to help you ask the right questions and work out what your next step should be.

Contents

Welcome to Dravero

Welcome from our Founder
About Dravero
How to use this course

Understanding Purpose

Introduction
What is a purpose-led organisation?
Quick Check: Understanding Purpose
Purpose, Mission and Values
From Purpose to Impact
Quick Check: Purpose and Impact

Turning Purpose into Practice

Introduction
Is There a Need for Your Idea?
Who Else Is Already Doing This?
How Will It Be Sustainable?
Do You Actually Need to Start an Organisation?
Quick Check: Turning Purpose into Practice

Testing Your Idea

Introduction
Is Your Idea Ready?
Testing Before You Commit
Your Purpose-Led Organisation Checklist
Quick Check: Testing Your Idea

Choosing Your Structure

Introduction
Understanding Your Main Options
Charity or Community Interest Company – What's the Difference?
Quick Check: Choosing Your Structure

Next Steps

Introduction
Bringing Your Idea Together
Further Reading
Where to Go From Here