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Impact-Led Company

A standard limited company (Ltd) that operates with a social mission but without formal social enterprise registration. Maximum flexibility for investment.

Key Characteristics

  • Standard Companies House registration
  • Optional mission lock in articles
  • Full flexibility on investment and returns
  • No specific social enterprise regulator

Advantages

  • Maximum investment flexibility
  • Familiar to all investors
  • No regulatory constraints beyond company law
  • Can pursue VC/angel funding

Limitations

  • No formal social enterprise badge
  • No asset lock by default
  • Less grant eligibility
  • Mission drift risk without constitutional protection
Regulator: Companies House
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