If you’re considering setting up a social Enterprise that will benefit the community-at-large, you have two choices – a community interest company (CIC) or a charity. While both are designed to offer some benefit to others or the planet, they… Read More ›
CIC Funding is a more specialised type of funding. It can be frustrating if you do not know were to look or you do not have an advisor to point you in the right direction. If you are looking for… Read More ›
It has been 14 years since the UK government first introduced community interest companies (CICs). CICs are very popular among social entrepreneurs who want to use business to help their local community. You can read one of our earlier blog… Read More ›
How to become a personal Trainer. If your looking to start a career as a personal trainer, on top of having a great accountant who understands the fitness industry, you need to have 7 essential skills: 1 Organization skills 2…. Read More ›
Charity Accounts Trustees normally need to complete a charity’s annual return as soon as you approve its latest accounts and trustees’ annual report. Normally If your charity’s income is more than £10,000, by law, you must complete an annual return… Read More ›
Community Interest companies (CICS) A CIC is a special breed of a limited company which exists to benefit the community rather than its shareholders. Community Interest Accounts In addition to the initial Community Interest Statement, every CIC must file an annual… Read More ›
Many more companies will qualify as small as a result of the substantially increased company size limits. The new size criteria below is mandatory for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2016, although earlier adoption is permitted for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2015 (the audit exemption cannot be early adopted): […]
The world of business entities can be quickly divided into three super categories: for-profit business, charities, and community interest companies (CICs). CICs straddle the line between a pure charity and a for-profit business. A CIC can make a profit, but… Read More ›
On 2 September, 2019, the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies announced that most of the 17,000 CICs in the UK will be able to file their accounts online. “This on-line filing service can be used by small… Read More ›
When forming a CIC, there is a guideline that a CIC cannot transfer its assets except under special circumstances. It’s called an asset lock. Asset lock is one of the key features of a CIC. It’s this concept that governs… Read More ›
December is usually a very busy period at Companies house. it’s not advisable living it to the last minute. Plan early Start planning early for filing your cic accounts and make sure you know your company’s filing deadline. Check and… Read More ›
“Pirates stole my accounts.”“A goat ate my accounts.”“I found my wife in the bath with my accountant.” According to Companies House, the above are just some of the stranger excuses given by companies for not filing their annual accounts on… Read More ›
An individual may develop the most creative, timely business idea in the world, but it will remain an idea unless s/he can secure funding to make it a reality. For budding social entrepreneurs who want to help their community by… Read More ›
Some individuals believe that social enterprise is the future of business. There may be some basis for that argument given the resilience these types of organisation have shown during the economic challenges of recent years. As campaigners continue to petition… Read More ›