Our Services
Àrachas³ provides business support to social enterprises, charities and community‑led organisations, working in partnership with the public sector where appropriate. Our focus is on building strong, compliant and resilient foundations so organisations can deliver meaningful social impact with confidence.
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We support organisations to clarify their direction, navigate change and plan sustainably for the future.
Our services include:
Strategic and operational planning, including feasibility and business planning
Support with organisational change and transition
Facilitation of strategic conversations, planning sessions and away days
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We support new and existing organisations to choose, design and implement the legal structure that best supports their purpose and activities.
These services include:
Legal structure advice, drafting and set‑up across a wide range of models, including SCIOs, CLGs, CICs, CIOs, co‑operatives and hybrid community structures
Drafting, reviewing and updating constitutions, articles of association and other governance documents
Registration support with OSCR, Companies House, the CIC Regulator and other relevant bodies
Advice on restructuring, conversion and organisational change
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We can support you to assess and strengthen your governance, accountability and decision‑making.
Our services include:
Full governance audits
Board health checks and skills assessments
Policy and procedure review
Governance strengthening plans
Trustee/board induction and training
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We have extensive experience providing legal support to third sector organisations and offer practical, plain‑English advice when it is most needed. Our paralegal services include:
Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and agreements
Employment law basics and day‑to‑day HR support
Compliance and regulatory guidance
Support with restructuring, closure or winding up
These services can be provided as standalone support or integrated alongside our other advisory services.
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We deliver specialist training for charities, social enterprises, community groups and public‑sector partners. Our workshops support boards, committees and leaders to understand their duties, strengthen governance and build resilient organisations.
Topics include:
Legal structures and what they mean in practice
Governance roles, responsibilities and accountability
Charity trustee duties
How to run compliant and healthy boards
Legal fundamentals for third sector organisations
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We help you move from intention to implementation, supporting delivery where capacity is stretched or complexity is high.
Our services include:
Shaping realistic project plans aligned with your values and capacity
Coordinating delivery milestones and next steps
Identifying and managing risks and pinch points
Supporting implementation alongside staff and trustees
Keeping focus and momentum through structured, proportionate oversight
Our Approach
We support people running social enterprises to build capacity and confidence through a blend of practical business support, tailored legal advice and training. Our aim is to ensure you feel supported, informed and empowered as you deliver your social impact.
Our work is grounded in strong working relationships. We support you in developing skills, increasing your capacity and capability, and building confidence in your decisions. Alongside this, we provide clear, balanced legal support, interpreting the law, drafting documents, and offering solutions that are proportionate and tailored to your needs.
We work with individuals at every stage: solo founders, board members, small teams and larger organisations providing vital services to their communities.
We believe everyone deserves access to the right support at the right time, at a fair and reasonable cost. Access to legal and business support should never be out of reach.
If you’re interested in working with us, you can book a 30‑minute discovery call to explore your needs and discuss support options. We also offer a 1‑hour consultation at an affordable rate for more immediate advice or guidance.
