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How Charities can survive and weather the storm and Thrive
The future is never really known but in most situations, organisations are bolstered by seeing others succeed. The spirit of comparison and competition keeps an organization grounded and aware of the flow of setbacks and victories. When every charitable and… Read More ›
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The Benefits of Forming a CIC Over a Charity
Like so many things that a person sets out to build, the underlying structure and intent combine to create the final form. Some structures will help one aspect of the organization and hinder others. No structure is perfect and everything… Read More ›
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When to File the Charity Annual Return
Running a charitable organisation comes with a lot of deadlines and pressures. This is why employing services of a charity Accountant can be helpful. While many of these are in constant flux as investors, funding, and events all shift their… Read More ›
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How to Support Local Food Banks During Coronavirus Outbreak
With over 251K confirmed cases of the Coronavirus now in the UK, the need for supplies is becoming greater every day. Local food banks have been a major support system for the community. However, with more and more cases rising every day, it’s… Read More ›
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CIC v Charity: Understanding the Difference
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 ›
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Mindset: A Guide to Community Interest Company Success
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 ›