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Late CIC Accounts? This Is How a Small Problem Turns Expensive Fast
Missing your CIC accounts deadline by a few days can feel like a small administrative mistake. Perhaps the bookkeeping took longer than expected, a grant transaction still needs explaining, or you thought your accountant had everything under control. But once… Read More ›
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How to Register a CIC: Forms, Evidence, and Common Mistakes
You may have the community idea, the people you want to help and even a plan for funding. Then you start your CIC registration and suddenly you are dealing with Articles of Association, an asset lock, company structure and a… Read More ›
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Introduction – Registering a Charity Is Easier When You Know What to Expect
A diverse group of charity founders and trustees reviewing Charity Commission guidance together in a bright meeting room, planning their new charity with confidence.] Every successful charity starts with an idea. Perhaps you’ve identified a problem in your local community,… Read More ›
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File Your CIC Confirmation Statement With Confidence
After submitting your confirmation statement, one question often remains: “How do I know Companies House has actually received it?” It’s a sensible question. Many first-time Community Interest Company directors assume that once they click Submit, the process is finished. While… Read More ›
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Submitting CIC Accounts to Companies House: The Mistakes That Lead to Fines
You’ve worked hard to build your Community Interest Company. You’ve secured funding, delivered projects, supported your community, and made a genuine difference. Then your first accounts deadline arrives. Many CIC directors assume that submitting their accounts to Companies House is… Read More ›
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Community Interest Company Registration: What Gets Applications Approved or Rejected
Starting a Community Interest Company (CIC) is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re launching a community café, a youth organisation, a wellbeing service, or a social enterprise, registering as a CIC can give your organisation a recognised legal structure built around… Read More ›
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Where in the UK? Understanding the Different Charity Regulators
Where in the UK? Understanding the Different Charity Regulators This guide is written for organisations based in England and Wales, where charities are registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. If your organisation is based elsewhere in the… Read More ›
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Can CIC Directors Pay Themselves? The UK Rules Explained in Plain English
If you’re a CIC director wondering whether you can legally pay yourself, you’re not alone. For many people, starting a Community Interest Company (CIC) is about making a positive difference in their community rather than making a profit. But sooner… Read More ›
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CIC Confirmation Statement Explained: What Community Interest Companies Must File Every Year
The email from Companies House arrives. You thought you’d finished everything for the year. Your annual accounts have been filed, your organisation is busy serving the community, and you’re already thinking about your next funding application. Then you read the… Read More ›
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Register a CIC in the UK: The Full Community Interest Company Process
Starting a business is exciting. Starting one that exists to improve lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting social impact is even more rewarding. If you’ve decided that a Community Interest Company (CIC) is the right legal structure for your organisation,… Read More ›