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• Unlocking Opportunities: November 2023 Roundup of Latest CIC and Charity Funding Advice

  By kgaccountantsblog on 29/11/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Welcome to our news for November. These are such difficult times. Our thoughts are with those experiencing conflicts around the world – especially in Sudan, Gaza-Israel, and Ukraine. We continue to be inspired by our local communities providing vital support… Read More ›

• October 2023 Roundup of Latest CIC and Charity Funding Advice

  By kgaccountantsblog on 30/10/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Autumn is the perfect time to take a breath and look for additional funding for your CIC. As we do every month, we have some featured grants for you to explore to fund your good works. 1: McCarthy Stone Foundation… Read More ›

• September 2023 Roundup of Latest CIC and Charity Funding Advice

  By kgaccountantsblog on 25/09/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  As we head into Autumn, you will want to make sure that your CIC or charity has sufficient funding. The team at KG Accountants has assembled another list of grants and funding sources for you to consider for your business’s… Read More ›

• What to consider when outsourcing CIC payroll?

  By kgaccountantsblog on 18/09/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Payroll outsourcing, whether for a CIC or a company, can be an effective way to save time and money and reduce errors. Doing payroll weekly or biweekly can be time-consuming and complicated. Here is everything you need to know, in… Read More ›

• How to Pay Yourself as a CIC Company Director in the UK

  By kgaccountantsblog on 11/09/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Leading a Community Interest Company (CIC) offers a unique blend of business acumen and social purpose. While your primary objective might be community welfare, it’s equally important to understand how you can sustainably remunerate yourself. In the UK, CIC directors… Read More ›

• Employing an Apprentice in a CIC

  By kgaccountantsblog on 04/09/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  A CIC, like any other company in England, can employ apprentices. This type of programme can be beneficial for for your community interest company. The CIC gets an energetic new employee. The apprentice gets a chance to get hands-on experience… Read More ›

• Are CIC directors employees of a company?

  By kgaccountantsblog on 29/08/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Briefly put, CIC directors are frequently employees but also might not be since their job status is entirely dependent on individual circumstances. Along with company secretaries, directors are referred to as ‘office holders’ by default. Whether or not someone has… Read More ›

• August 2023 Roundup of Latest CIC and Charity Funding Advice

  By kgaccountantsblog on 20/08/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  We hope you are enjoying the mix of rain and sunshine this August. Your organisation is doing amazing work to help the community. At KG Accountants, we want to help. Below is the August listing of grants for CICs and… Read More ›

• Community Interest Companies in UK: CIC Directors’ Responsibilities

  By kgaccountantsblog on 14/08/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Every CIC must have directors. Directors have statutory obligations they must meet. As vital parts of the structure and operation of a CIC, it’s important to understand what directors do, how many are needed in a CIC, and the specific… Read More ›

• How do I register a CIC in the UK?

  By kgaccountantsblog on 07/08/2023 • ( 0 )

  

  As with setting up any other company, you need to consider the different types of community interest companies (CICs), their advantages and disadvantages, and the restrictions and freedoms that come with each type of CIC. In this blog, we want… Read More ›