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Opening a CIC Bank Account in the UK: The Problems Most Directors Don’t Expect
You finally register your CIC. You receive your Companies House certificate and your incorporation documents arrive. You are excited to launch your project, apply for grants, start helping your community, and begin operating properly. Then the problems begin. The bank… Read More ›
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CIC Directors: Is Your Salary Legal? What the CIC Regulator Really Thinks About Director Pay
Most CIC directors think they are doing the right thing when they start paying themselves. They take a modest salary. They occasionally invoice the CIC to “keep things simple”. They delay payroll until funding improves. Or they assume that because… Read More ›
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CIC Accounts Deadlines Explained: What Happens If You Get Them Wrong
Most CIC directors do not ignore deadlines on purpose. What usually happens is this: You start your Community Interest Company full of momentum. You focus on funding, projects, community impact, websites, partnerships, and trying to make the organisation work in… Read More ›
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Community Interest Company Formation Explained: From Idea to Registration
Many people have an idea that could genuinely improve lives. It may be a youth programme, a wellbeing project, a training initiative, a community café, or a business designed to create positive social impact. But turning that idea into a… Read More ›
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Charity Registration Explained: What to Expect and How Long It Takes
For many founders, the hardest part of starting a charity is not the mission. It is the uncertainty. How long does charity registration take?What happens after the application is submitted?Why do some charities get approved quickly while others face delays… Read More ›
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CIC Accounts Explained: What Every Director Gets Wrong in Year One
If you’ve just set up your CIC, there’s a high chance you’re focusing on the right things — delivering community impact, securing funding, and getting your project off the ground. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most CIC directors get their… Read More ›
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How Much Gift Aid Is Your Charity Missing? Most Trustees Never Check
Introduction: Are You Leaving 25% of Your Donations on the Table? Many UK charities work incredibly hard to raise funds, recruit supporters, and deliver vital services. Yet every year, a surprising number unknowingly miss out on one of the simplest… Read More ›
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How to Set Up a CIC: A Step-by-Step Community Interest Company Guide
You may have a business idea that does more than make money. Perhaps you want to support your local community, improve wellbeing, create jobs, help young people, or solve a social problem through enterprise. If so, a Community Interest Company… Read More ›
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How to Start a Charity in the UK: A Practical Guide for 2026
Many charities begin quietly. A few people helping neighbours. A church supporting families. A community group filling a gap nobody else is filling. Then one question changes everything: Should we make this official and start a charity? If you are… Read More ›
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CIC Accounts Deadlines Explained: What Happens If You Get Them Wrong
Most CIC directors do not miss deadlines because they are careless. They miss them because they are busy serving the community, chasing funding, managing staff, running projects, and trying to keep everything moving. Then one day, often too late, they… Read More ›