As a community interest company (CIC) leader, it’s essential to understand the concept of the asset-locked body. An asset-locked body is an entity that has at least two shareholders—one with and another without voting rights. The CLA’s assets are “locked” in… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
That it is difficult to file relevant paperwork on time is part of the point of the relevant paperwork. For a company with a community interest, reporting statutory accounts each year can feel tedious. The information in CIC Accounts covers… Read More ›
Often when getting started with a project it’s easy to make mistakes. Few processes are truly intuitive and without direct and rapid feedback, one erroneous assumption quickly becomes many. Add to this the difficulty of streamlining processes so that they… Read More ›
Filing an annual report means facing a dedicated deadline that many struggle to plan for. Between wrestling with the details of what needs to be filed when the filing needs to be complete, and how much time the report compilation… Read More ›
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 ›
Bodies and minds need constant motion and stimulation to stay healthy. In this trying time, one or the other emphasis slips through the cracks. To compensate for more at-home time, many people look for opportunities to help their communities. No… Read More ›