Irrespective of the size, every CIC needs to file a set of accounts and also to submit a CIC tax return (Form ct600) and we agree that CIC company accounts preparation, adhering to deadlines and producing them in iXBRL format… Read More ›
Charities
August Roundup of the Latest CIC Grant Funding Advice
Who doesn’t need more funding? Community organisations and government projects rely on successful grant applications to move forward. And with July behind us, community interest companies are full speed ahead on the impact they can make over the next quarter of the… Read More ›
April Roundup of the Latest Grant Funding Advice
Grant funding is always changing, so what is new for April? Here is an April roundup of the latest grant funding advice. From getting the word out about your CIC to creating a positive impact in the community, nonprofit leaders… Read More ›
March Roundup of the Latest Grant Funding Advice
Despite the current challenges presented by COVID-19, philanthropy is alive and well. Fundraising enables organisations to provide many benefits to the community. The key to fundraising, however, is connecting with the right people. How to apply for Grants in the… Read More ›
February Roundup of the Latest Grant Funding Advice
In February, there’s plenty of UK grant funding initiatives available to help your organisation meet its goals. Fundraising can prove challenging. However, it’s a necessary part of running a nonprofit organisation. Your organisation wants to do great things to help… Read More ›
January Roundup of the Latest Grant Funding Advice
Grant funding is quite possibly the most integral piece of community interest and nonprofit work. The spirit of connection stems from lending a hand to those that really need it. And this practice works best when we are vulnerable to… Read More ›
How to Donate to Your Local Food Bank
With the prevalence of the pandemic, food insecurity is on the rise. According to the ENUF, 10 percent of households were food insecure in 2016. This number is only expected to grow. You can make a tangible impact on the quality of… Read More ›
The Role of a Treasurer in a Charity
Registered charities don’t succeed by accident, they take effective planning and volunteers working to the utmost of standards. The board of trustees carries the obligation to see that the charity operates effectively and efficiently. None on the board is more… Read More ›
Critical Reasons Educational Charities Must Be Charitable
Doing good in the world is a difficult task, not only because of the effort but especially because of the resistance. People in local communities are naturally suspicious of organisations that claim altruism. They have, after all, been burned by… Read More ›
How to Convert a CIC to a Charity
The instruction of community interest companies (CIC) provided organisations with new ways to view profit and community. Like any hybrid system, the aim was to match a combination of interests. However, a combination of interests rarely remains in balance. What… Read More ›