Each year in the UK, the CIC regulator requires all community interest companies (CICs) to file reports with the Companies House to ensure compliance with laws regarding being a CIC. This allows the CIC regulator to keep the public records… Read More ›
Moving your CIC bookkeeping from a group of spreadsheets to an integrated system is one of the best ways to ensure that your data is correct and your accounts are properly handled. Below is a short list of the reasons… Read More ›
We are approaching the end of June and we’re just loving the sunshine!! June’s list of the latest funding opportunities is exciting! These funds help you successfully continue your mission doing great things for the community. Before applying, be sure… Read More ›
The CIC34 community interest company report is a mandatory annual report for all CICs in the UK. It informs the Regulator about your CIC, whom you serve, directors’ remuneration, and more. As with every company, CICs have to submit a… Read More ›
The short is yes. Community Interest Companies (CICs) pay the same taxes as any other company. Also, Investment income, trading profits, and all other gains are taxable. CIC also pays Corporation Tax, completes a CIC Tax return, Pays VAT, just… Read More ›
Setting up a Community Interest Company (CIC) has many advantages over either being a normal corporation or setting up a charity. A CIC is a hybrid between companies and charities in that it’s a company with a social mission, but… Read More ›
Did you know that, according to Prospects, the amount that the charity sector in the UK contributed, in 2020, to the economy was £20 billion? This made up 0.9% of the UK’s total GDP. These voluntary organisations also employ 950,000 people…. Read More ›
If you’re interested in incorporating a CIC, look no further. This will guide you through the CIC company formation and registration process. Community Interest Companies (CIC) were first created in 2005. Since then the number of CICs registered in the… Read More ›
Philanthropy is a thriving institution in many ways. Recent estimates place this industry at a $182 billion value. It seems to be doing quite well for itself. But how do these industries balance their budget? How can a charitable organization maintain… Read More ›
If you’re looking for small grants for CIC for your community organisation, you’ll want to read this roundup of the latest CIC grants in the uk. In this article, we’ll be covering six different grants that are available to organisations… Read More ›